This Fusion Select Chili Crisp Oil - Mild came from Amazon. We hadn't seen it anywhere locally, and it sounded good. $10 for a 6 oz. jar seemed within reason, so we went for it.
Main Flavor Elements
- Garlic
- Onion
- Chili
- Soybean
- Sugar
Snapshot
- Base oil(s): Soybean
- Solids to oil ratio: High
- Flavor Enhancer: MSG
- Potential allergens: Soy
- Storage: Keep in cool dry place
Our Impressions
- Heat level: Medium
- Texture: Crunchy
- Saltiness: Medium (280mg. per 30gm.)
Once again, the ingredients shown on the jar in the Amazon listing did not match that of the actual jar we received (see below). The UPC codes are the same. Notably, the soybean is no longer listed as fermented, and the product is now absent preservatives. The order of ingredients has also changed, meaning there is now more or less of an item depending upon where it falls in the listing. One wonders how brands maintain a following when recipes are changed without apparent notice. Neither the maker, nor the US distributor appear to have any dedicated web presence to which one might refer.
Moving on. Upon opening the jar, the first thing you notice is the many whole, crunchy soybeans which have managed to make their way to the top. No mean feat, as the texture here is quite chunky. A quick taste reveals layers of onion and garlic, complemented by a level of sweetness. Only after swallowing does the heat of the chili assert itself at the back of the throat.
This is another one that, to us, has a bit of an identity problem. It calls itself a chili crisp, but in many respects is more like a taberu rayu. Sans the soybeans, and with a crunchier garlic component, this could easily be mistaken for that other Japanese condiment.
Although this one is marked "mild", we haven't been able to find any other version anywhere. However, we deemed this one spicy enough to not be left wanting for more heat.
If you really like this one, it's available on Amazon in multiples of two or three at significant savings over buying a single jar at a time. We'd give it serious consideration.
Ingredients
Soybean oil, chili, soybean, garlic, onion, salt, sugar, MSG, pepper powder
Soybean oil, chili, onion, fermented soybean (soybean, water), MSG, salt, sugar, pepper powder, sulfur dioxide, sodium sulfite
More Information
Brand: Ace Solutions Holding, Inc / Fusion Select
Style: Chili crisp
Price paid: $9.99 / 6.18oz.
Country of Origin: China
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