Lao Gan Ma Spicy Chili Crisp (Chili Oil Sauce) - 7.41oz (Pack of 1)

You know, I think this is the next big Asian condiment since the “rooster” sauce. For those who don’t know, that’s sirachi sauce. Personally, I could eat this chili sauce with all my meals and pass on the rooster sauce. It’s got that special umami taste that’s indescribable. It didn’t spice at all but enhances all your Asian and non-Asian meals. I made some Asian noodle dish and my husband and I literally used half the jar. It was that good! That’s coming from a couple that has expired condiments in the fridge and tend to throw things out b/c it’s unused after a year or two. Not with this sauce. We can have 3 meals and be done with one jar! Damn this company for making such a good sauce. Not we’re addicted. Can’t untaste this wonderful concoction of spice and crunch.

I love this chili crisp sauce so much! It adds great flavor to my rice and pasta dishes. It has enough spice to it to add a nice kick, but it's also not overly hot. At least to me, I do enjoy spicy foods so depending on your taste buds, it might be spicier. It also has a crunchy texture for folks who like to add that to thier foods. I highly recommend folks try it out, especially if you're a fan of Asian cusine. It was wrapped in bubble wrap to protect the container while shipping, it is made of glass.

I know that everyone experiences spice differently, so I wanted to try to describe my experience. I’m someone who doesn’t enjoy really spicy food. I enjoy spice (heat) as a component of the flavor, but if it’s too hot I can’t taste anything else. When that happens I can’t enjoy the rest of my meal. For example, many Buffalo sauces are too hot for me, but I do enjoy a mild Buffalo sauce. Jalapeño peppers can be too spicy for me. If I’m following a recipe that calls for 1 jalapeño, I’ll start with a quarter of it, then taste and add more. I had read the good reviews, but wasn’t sure about trying it because it is, after all, named SPICY Chili Crisp. I finally decided to potentially waste the money in order to try it. To my surprise, I find it very mild. Unbelievably, I think it could even be spicier! I like the fact that I get a tiny amount of heat but can still taste, and enjoy, the garlic and onion flavor. I actually took some to a restaurant today and tried it on my hash browns! Yummy! I am now looking at recipes that I can modify to the heat level I enjoy, but I wouldn’t hesitate to purchase this again.

I was listening to the NPR radio show called "Wait, Wait, Don't Tell Me!" when I heard chef Samin Nosrat talking about how she'd make a box of Annie's White Cheddar Shells and add frozen peas and top it off with a crispy chili oil, I was intrigued. A crispy chili oil? What on earth? How can an oil be crispy? I had to find out. Came right here to Amazon to search for it, and decided to try this brand, as it was the one that was the cheapest. When Samin Nosrat said a bowl of this pasta with peas and a drizzle of a spicy chili oil was a great thing to eat, she was not kidding!! I always loved mac & cheese with peas, but never the white cheddar shells with frozen peas. But now, after trying it once, I am hooked, and I find myself making boxes and boxes of the stuff, and adding a nice heaping tbsp of this brand of crispy chili oil. It is not too spicy, but just right. It adds enough heat to the mac and cheese, and every couple of mouthfulls you will suddenly bite into the crispiest nugget in the oil, and it is divine! At first, I thought it was a big chunk of fried garlic, but now I'm thinking it might be a fried soy bean! I am not sure what it is, but it has kept me coming back for more and more. And this oil isn't just good on mac and cheese. It's amazing on mashed potatoes, or roasted potatoes. Or on roasted turkey. I've really been to determined to eat it on the mac and cheese more than anything, but I am IN LOVE with this stuff! I have bought 4 jars already, in the past two months, just for myself, and a jar for my nephew, who really enjoyed it too. I bet this stuff would be great on ramen noodles, or any kind of pasta. I've read some people even top their ice cream with it! The stuff is so good, I wouldn't be surprised. This brand has really grabbed me and held on. The price is right. I got lucky and bought a 3 pack for less then $12, but the price has gone up. So if you use the Honey extension for better prices, make sure to add it to your droplist and buy it when the price drops. Stock up, like I plan to do! I am down to one jar left, and I am not kidding you when I say I literally pack it up and take it with me when I visit my mom. I am waiting to stock up on a few jars so I have plenty at both houses. This stuff has been my favorite thing to eat lately. I just can't seem to get enough of it!

The taste of this spicy Chinese oil wasn’t like I had tasted ever before. There appeared to be nothing wrong with anything, but for my taste buds it wasn’t a good match. I tried another brand that is better. Update: after finishing the bottle I ordered a pack of six to replace. This is authentic restaurant Chinese pepper oil and is excellent it’s the only brand I will buy from here on out.

I love all chili crisp, but this, the OG, is the one you must have on head at ll times. It adds so much depth to dishes & as a person living on a tight budget, it makes some otherwise hum-drum foods much more delicious. I had to take a break due to a illness and I am waiting until my stomach is ok enough to eat more than dry toast so I can go back to my beloved angry grandma Note: I know the shipping experience may vary from seller, so make sure you get it "Sold by Amazon, Fulfilled by Amazon" because both times I have ordered from here, my jars were wrapped in bubble wrap and put in a box with paper. I was hesitant to order any food from here, but this seems the best way to go bc if they screw up , at least you can request a refund.

It tastes good and adds a new dimension to the food that it is in but this is not spicy in the least. I tried this because I was hoping it would be a cheaper alternative to Fly by Jing bit it's just not the same thing

Will buy again because i did not manage to make a satisfactory chili oil myself. The taste may be a bit tamasic but i like it. I put it on dishes where something is lacking and it makes it interesting. Some may not like it so not 5 star but i think i would need to buy 3 more types to find one i would like better.

Die einzig wahre Legende

Habe dieses tolle Gewürz in einem chinesischen Restaurant kennengelernt. Es ist spicy und crunchy und diese Kombination ist so unglaublich lecker. Passt gut zu Fleisch Gemüse und als topping auf dem Brot. Nicht das letzte Mal gekauft.

Good and tasty

Suuuper lecker . Nicht gerade günstig, aber da es süchtig macht, bezahlt man den Preis für den Kick :)

Super lecker, crispy und nicht zu scharf! Kann vielseitig verwendet werden.