Why is chili crisp so popular?

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asked Dec 11, 2024 in Other-Food Drink by sselepahs (1,140 points)
Why is chili crisp so popular?

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answered Dec 14, 2024 by 15thgear (33,450 points)
Chili crisp is so popular because of it's versatility, Umami flavor and crispy texture.

The crunchy bits of fried garlic and onion in chili crisp add texture and a crunch to every bite and it also contains monosodium glutamate or MSG which adds a umami flavor which makes the food taste better.

Chili crisp is also very versatile and can be used as an ingredient or condiment topping in many dishes include vanilla ice cream, avocado toast, fried eggs, grilled cheese, dumplings, noodles and pizza.

You can use fried chili crisp for use as a dipping sauce and for adding depth of flavor to stews and soups and to garnish stir fries and eggs.

The fried chili crisp also makes a great chicken salad.

You can also use fried chili crisp for breakfast sandwiches, fried rice, in spicy Aioli, in salads, pasta, egg foo young, sesame dressing, smashed cucumbers, crispy chili crisp potatoes, peanut noodles and avocado toast.

The difference between chili crunch and chili crisp is that the chili crunch has more crunch morsels than chili crisp.

The term chili crunch and chili crisp are used often interchangeably and some versions will lean more towards textures that are more crunchier than others and others focus more on spiciness or a milder heat profile.

Chili crisp is not just chili oil although they are related.

Chili oil is made by infusing ripe red chilies in soybean oil and is typically pourable and used in cooking.

Chili crisps are an oil based condiment that has crunchy bits of chili pepper and other ingredients like scallions, onions and garlic.

Chili crisps are often spooned over or stirred into dishes and not usually used in cooking.

Unlike chili oil, which can also be hot or bitter, chili crisp is more of tasty crunch bits.

Chili yes, but also garlic and it's also not as hot.

The classic version of chili crisp is often made with soybean oil, chili, onion, peanuts, soybeans, prickly ash powder, MSG, salt, and sugar.

However, chili crisp can also be made using essentially any oil that is infused with your choice of crispy bits and seasonings.

Chili crisp is a type of hot sauce and a spicy, crunchy, and aromatic condiment that has Chinese roots and is traditionally made with chilies, Sichuan peppercorns, spices, and other aromatics, such as garlic and scallions.

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