Mary’s Housemade Chili Crisp
This Mary’s Housemade Chili Crisp is a bold, crunchy, and aromatic condiment packed with chili heat, crispy garlic and shallots, and deeply infused oil. Perfect for elevating noodles, rice, eggs, and more, this homemade chili crisp delivers irresistible texture and rich umami flavor in every spoonful.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20–25 minutes
- Total Time: 30–35 minutes
- Yield: 1 to 1½ cups
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
- 1 to 1½ cups neutral oil (vegetable, canola, or sunflower)
- ½ cup dried chili flakes
- 6 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 3 shallots, thinly sliced
- 3 green onions, chopped
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1–2 tsp sugar
- 2 tbsp sesame seeds
- ¼ cup crushed peanuts or nuts (optional)
- 1 star anise
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt (to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare Aromatics:
Thinly slice garlic, shallots, and green onions. Keep them separated for frying. - Infuse the Oil:
Heat oil over medium heat. Add star anise, cinnamon stick, and bay leaf. Let them gently infuse for a few minutes, then remove. - Fry Shallots:
Add shallots and cook slowly until golden and crisp. Remove and set aside. - Fry Garlic & Green Onions:
Repeat with garlic, then green onions, frying each until lightly crisp (avoid burning). Set aside. - Bloom the Chili Flakes:
In a heatproof bowl, combine chili flakes, sesame seeds, sugar, and salt. Carefully pour the hot oil over the mixture to release aroma. - Combine Everything:
Stir in soy sauce, fried aromatics, and crushed peanuts (if using). - Cool & Store:
Let cool completely, then transfer to a clean jar.
Notes
Control spice level by adjusting chili flakes.Keep oil temperature moderate to prevent burning aromatics.Crisp texture comes from properly fried garlic and shallots.Always use a clean spoon to maintain freshness.
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