Homiah Sambal Chili Crunch - Vegan is one of two products from Homiah, the other "Original" contains shrimp and garlic. This version eliminates those two in favor of a healthy amount of nori seaweed. Normally a bit pricy at $11, we got this one while on sale at Amazon for $8.67.
Main Flavor Elements
- Nori seaweed
- Onion
- Coconut sugar
Snapshot
- Base oil(s): Sunflower
- Solids to oil ratio: Very high
- Flavor Enhancer: Natural
- Potential allergens: N/S
- Storage: Refrigerate after opening
Our Impressions
- Heat level: Low
- Texture: Sandy crunch
- Saltiness: Very Low (35mg. per 5 gm.)
The ingredients list chili, but it's hardly evident, failing to even outshine the nori or the sugar. The label touts "50% less oil" and indeed it appears to barely have any, belying the fact that sunflower oil is first on the list. Even at room temperature, the product is a shaggy amalgam of its ingredients loosely held together by very little oil.
Rather than crunchy, we'd characterize the texture more as coarsely gritty, but not in a bad way. The nori and sugar make for an interesting combination, but we found ourselves wishing for a little more from the onion and chili. Yeast extract apparently replaces MSG as a flavor enhancer, but not enough to call attention to itself.
All in all, an interesting flavor profile, but not chili enough to be considered a chili crisp nor oily enough to be a crunchy oil. If, however, you want non-GMO, gluten free, soy free, vegan, low sodium and keto friendly, this one's got you covered.
Ingredients
Sunflower oil(high oleic), onion, chili, nori seaweed, salt, unrefined coconut sugar, yeast extract.
More Information
Brand: Homiah
Style: Southeast Asian crunchy condiment
Price paid, $8.67 / 6oz.
Country of Origin: Malaysia (dist. by Homiah, Inc, Brooklyn NY)
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