This Sunlee Crunchy Garlic with Chili Oil came from a new Asian market we visited. They had several selections we hadn't tried before, this one among them. The copious amount of garlic seen through the glass caught our eye immediately, as did the low price for a reasonably large jar.
Main Flavor Elements
- Garlic
- Chili
- Sugar
- Soy sauce
Snapshot
- Base oil(s): Soybean, sesame
- Solids to oil ratio: Moderately high
- Flavor Enhancer: MSG
- Potential allergens: Soy, sesame
- Storage: Keep at room temperature away from direct sunlight
Our Impressions
- Heat level: Low
- Texture: Crunchy garlic
- Saltiness: Medium (340mg. per 15gm.)
If you like crunchy garlic, this is one to get. The jar is about 80% solids, mostly garlic. In fact, it's the first ingredient on the label, even before the oil. Sugar adds some sweetness, soy sauce a little umami, and citric acid a note of tangy brightness. The chili heat is warm and unobtrusive. It reminded us of both Mishima Chef Troy's Recipe Crunchy Garlic Chili Sauce and MW Polar Crunchy Garlic Chili Sauce, and both of which we thought were really good. The upside here being it's a low $4.99 for a big 9.52oz. jar.
We hadn't seen this one elsewhere before, but we'll be sure to get it again if we do.
Ingredients
Garlic, soybean oil, sugar, dried red chili, sesame oil, salt, soy sauce (salt, sugar, flavor enhancer (MSG), soybean powder, preservatives (sodium benzoate potassium sorbate)), citric acid.
More Information
Brand: Sunlee
Style: Taberu rayu
Price Paid: $4.99 / 9.52oz.
Country of Origin: Thailand
Manufacturer website: www.sunleeusa.com
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