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Lee Kum Kee Mala Red Oil Chili Sauce

We got this Lee Kum Kee Mala Red Oil Chili Sauce from a local Asian market we infrequently visit. To date, their selection of chili crisps and taberu rayu has been limited, but we were surprised to see at least a half dozen more SKUs in the category than before. We had difficulty judging how crispy the solids might be in this one, but, given the plethora of ingredients, decided to take a chance. We're always up for some good má là spice.

Deciphering the label, in red we have 麻 "má, numbing", 辣 "là, spicy", then 红 "hóng, red" 油 "yóu, oil", followed by, in smaller black print, 辣 "là, spicy or in this case chili" 酱 "jiàng, sauce or paste".

Main Flavor Elements

Chili pepper
Sichuan peppercorn
Fermented black bean

Snapshot

Base oil(s): Soybean
Solids to oil ratio: Moderately high
Flavor Enhancer: Yeast extract
Potential allergens: Soy, wheat, coconuts(?)
Storage: Refrigerate after opening

Our Impressions

Heat level: Moderately high
Texture: Jammy
Saltiness: Relatively low (60mg. per 5gm)

Well, it wasn't crispy as anticipated. We should have known, as LKK often relies on softer salted chilis for its chili component. The solids-to-oil ratio is high enough, however, to give it some structure when spooned out.

Shallots as the only allium other than some dehydrated garlic don't bring much to the party. Between the Yunnan chili pepper and Sichuan pepper powder, the alliums don't stand much of a chance, but then the má là spiciness is the stated focus here. We were a bit disappointed the flavor wasn't more complex.

A taste of it alone was about as expected: chili heat, Sichuan peppercorn numbing. We were confused, however, when we added some to plain rice noodles. The flavor began to morph into something we couldn't quite discern, an inexplicable sourness. Looking at the ingredients list, we couldn't really point a finger at just one thing, but suspect the fermented soybean.

Well, we knew we were taking a chance, but in the end we're not totally disappointed. We'll find something to add it to that will make it shine.

Label Change

Unsurprisingly, there has been a packaging update. You may see this version of the label still in stock elsewhere. By our jar's BB date, we assume it to be the newer. Other flavor variety jars on the LKK website are shown in the same format as ours, but the Mala Red Oil is not shown in any version. Puzzling.

Ingredients

Soybean oil, sugar, salted chilli peppers (chilli peppers, salt), shallots, Sichuan pepper powder, water, fermented black beans (black beans, salt, water), soy sauce (water, soybeans, salt, wheat flour), chilli pepper powder, dehydrated garlic, spices, flavorings, yeast extract, paprika oleoresin, salt.

More Information

Brand: Lee Kum Kee
Style: Chili oil sauce
Price Paid: $8.99 / 7.2oz.
Country of Origin: China
Manufacturer website: https://usa.lkk.com/en/products/saucetype/chili-sauce
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Chuan Wa Zi Classic Chili Sauce

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This Chuan Wa Zi Classic Chili Sauce was purchased at one of our local Asian markets, where it appeared to be a new item. It's a store with a vast selection of sauces and condiments, so we just may not have noticed it until now. At $3.99 for an 8oz. jar, we couldn't resist trying something different.

Although in a stylized font, the label reads: 辣 "là, spicy, hot", 椒 "jiāo, Sichuan peppercorn", 酱 "jiàng, sauce". Below the Wa! logo, 川娃子 means "chuān, Sichuan", "wá, child", "zi, son", or effectively, "Son of Sichuan", a term which became part of a patriotic rallying cry after a devastating 2008 earthquake. We couldn't find an image online that matched the label design of our jar. Periodic "refreshing" of product packaging seems to be a recurring theme among Chinese food products.

Main Flavor Elements

Chili pepper
Garlic
Aromatic spices

Snapshot

Base oil(s): Rapeseed, soybean
Solids to oil ratio: Moderately high (>60% per label)
Flavor Enhancer: MSG, IMP
Potential allergens: Soy, sesame, peanut*
Storage: Refrigerate after opening

Our Impressions

Heat level: Medium
Texture: Sesame seeds and chili flakes
Saltiness: Moderate (350mg. per 15gm.)

If you like sesame seeds, this one has plenty, and they are the primary texture driver, on par with the chili flakes we'd say. The chili is still a little toothsome, maintaining a reasonable degree of toasted crispness.

There's a lot going on here ingredient-wise, and it seems to have a good balance of everything. The chili heat is omnipresent, with a moderate mount of mala numbing from the Sichuan peppercorn*. There's some sugar content, but we didn't necessarily find it sweet. The rest of the flavoring elements-- garlic, ginger, onion, unnamed spices-- have an interesting synergy. It's hard to single any of them out individually, but together it all works.

It's a little on the salty side, not unusual for this type of condiment, but we didn't find it as salty as some.

We're going to go ahead and categorize this one as a chili crisp. The solids are sufficiently al dente, and there's a good amount of allium.

Ingredients Roulette

Here we go again with add-on label ingredients vs. translations of online lists. Our jar's add-on label states what's in the section down below. Being mindful that this is a Chinese domestic market product whose original label contains no English, and therefore must have a label translating nutritional and ingredient info for US sale.

Online, at a vendor site, we found: "Rapeseed oil, chili peppers (>15%), sesame seed, peanuts, Sichuan peppercorns, MSG, salt, onion, ginger, garlic, sesame oil, spices, white sugar, chili oleoresin, paprika oleoresin, edible flavoring." That listing also boasts a far lower sodium content of 159mg. per 15gm.

But, since the jar we purchased was encased in a plastic membrane seal, we were able to remove the add-on label without damage to the jar label. Using Google Lens to translate what was found underneath, we have: "Rapeseed oil, soybean oil, chili peppers (>15%), salt, garlic, sesame seed, Sichuan peppercorn oil, refined seasonings, MSG, white sugar, ginger, onion, yeast, compound seasoning, spices, edible flavorings, DL-malic acid, disodium 5`-inosinate." Note that there is no mention of peanuts, and there are no peanut allergen warnings on this label. *We're also pretty sure what we tasted contains Sichuan peppercorn, which the add-on label does not include, Plus, it's right there in the name of the product..

Most frustrating in all this, is the fact that the manufacturer website doesn't even mention the product. Could it be discontinued?

Ingredients

Per add-on label: Rapeseed oil, soybean oil, chili peppers, salt, garlic, sesame seed, pepper oil, MSG, sugar, ginger, onion, flavored yeast extract, spice, food flavorings, disodium 5'-presenting nucleotide, DL-malic acid.

More Information

Brand: Chuan Wa Zi
Style: Chili crisp
Price Paid: $3.99 / 8.13oz.
Country of Origin: China
Manufacturer website: https://www.sccwz.com/
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Fly By Jing Sichuan Chili Crisp – Xtra Spicy

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We received this FlyByJing Sichuan Chili Crisp - Xtra Spicy as part of a bundle containing a jar each of the four original FBJ chili crisps/sauces from Amazon. Our expectation was just a hotter version of the Fly By Jing Sichuan Chili Crisp – Original, but we found it to be more than that.

Main Flavor Elements

Chili pepper
Sichuan pepper
Fermented soybean

Snapshot

Base oil(s): Rapeseed, soybean
Solids to oil ratio: Moderate (50-60%)
Flavor Enhancer: Natural
Potential allergens: Soy, sesame
Storage: Refrigerate after opening

Our Impressions

Heat level: High
Texture: Al dente/fine solids
Saltiness: Medium (65mg. per 5g.)

We were impressed. This could easily have been just the Original version with some extra chili heat and Sichuan pepper mala numbing, but FBJ appears to have made it more than that. The texture is slightly more coarse, but still not anything approaching crisp or crunchy. The fermented soybean takes on a larger role, even though its position in the order of ingredients remains unchanged. Although the majority of the solids are still muddy, there seems to be more of them, with the shallot being more readily apparent.

If there's one word we could say to compare it to the original version, it would be "more". Everything in the original is here, flavor-wise, just dialed-up about 20%. So, to sum up, if the original version seems tame to you, try this one. It's more in keeping with the flavor sensibilities of traditional Asian market-style Sichuan chili oil condiments.

Ingredients

Non-GMO rapeseed oil, non-GMO soybean oil, dried chili pepper, fermented soybean (soybeans, water, salt, rice flour, spices), garlic, shallots, mushroom powder, ginger, sesame oil, salt, Sichuan pepper, seaweed powder, spices.

More Information

Brand: Fly By Jing
Style: Sichuan Chili crisp
Price paid: $8.75 / 6oz. (4 jar bundle)
Country of Origin: China
Manufacturer website: https://flybyjing.com/products/xtra-spicy-chili-crisp
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Fly By Jing Sichuan Chili Sauce – Sweet + Spicy

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This Fly By Jing Sichuan Chili Sauce - Sweet + Spicy is available from a variety of sources including Amazon, and, occasionally, local supermarkets, where it appears to be deemed not spicy enough to offend sensitive palates. A recent store reset at a local Walmart slotted it in and then immediately put it on clearance, just as it did with our favorite salsa macha from La Anita.

Main Flavor Elements

Brown sugar
Chili pepper
Soy sauce
Black vinegar

Snapshot

Base oil(s): Soybean, sesame
Solids to oil ratio: Relatively high
Flavor Enhancer: Natural
Potential allergens: Wheat, soy, sesame
Storage: Refrigerate after opening for best result

Our Impressions

Heat level: Moderate
Texture: Soupy, muddy
Saltiness: Medium (65mg. per 5g.)

Fly By Jing marketing apparently had a re-think and renamed this one from "Sweet & Spicy Zhong Sauce", but we doubt you'll find that labeling any more. The link on the company's website still reflects it having also been called "Zhong Dumpling Sauce".

Well, it certainly is sweet, compared to typical Sichuan chili oils. And it packs a little spicy heat, too. We tasted it on its own, and have to admit it did prompt a brief sneeze attack which quickly passed. The Chinese black vinegar provides a subtle acidic note as well as some sweetness of its own, courtesy of the sorghum it contains.

If you're paying close attention, you'll note this Fly By Jing variation isn't called a chili crisp, but rather (more accurately) a "chili sauce", even though it still shares a texture similar to their Fly By Jing Sichuan Chili Crisp – Original. Our preference would have been toward a little more crunchy allium.

The ratio of solids, if you can call them that, to oil is relatively high, but their texture is of a muddy sediment. Some might call that "velvety", but that's maybe being a little too precious about it.

Still, the flavor is unique among the dozens we've tried, and there's certainly a place for it among so-called "new wave" chili oil condiments. Don't be afraid to give it a try.

Ingredients

Non-GMO soybean oil, soy sauce (water, soybeans, wheat, salt), brown sugar, garlic, dried chili pepper, black vinegar (water, rice, wheat, sorghum, corn, buckwheat, salt, sugar), sesame oil, mushroom powder, spices.

More Information

Brand: Fly By Jing
Style: Sichuan chili sauce
Price paid: $6.00 - $9.99 / 6oz.
Country of Origin: China
Manufacturer website: https://flybyjing.com/products/zhong-dumpling-sauce
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Lee Kum Kee Chili Crisp – Smoky

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This Lee Kum Kee Chili Crisp - Smoky was found at a new-to-us Asian supermarket. We're still searching for the LKK original chili crisp, and cannot fathom why four different local markets don't stock it. We'll try this one in the meantime.

Main Flavor Elements

Hot chili
Garlic

Snapshot

Base oil(s): Soybean
Solids to oil ratio: High (~80%)
Flavor Enhancer: Yeast extract
Potential allergens: Soy, sesame
Storage: Refrigerate after opening

Our Impressions

Heat level: In your face
Texture: Soft, jammy solids
Saltiness: Moderate (90mg. per 5gm.)

This is one not to be toyed with. We found the level of chili heat impressive, demanding of respect. A single teaspoon tasted burned our throats for the better part of ten minutes. Water, sugar and milk did little to suppress its incendiary heat.

As you may know, capsaicin, the compound responsible for the sensation of heat in chili peppers can be neutralized, or at least mitigated by sugar like the lactose in milk. Admittedly, we may have taken too big a sample and swallowed it too quickly, but be advised to take care with this one. It might outclass Sichuan pepper in the heat department.

After we recovered, we took a more cautious approach, and sampled conservatively. The smokiness is there as promised, along with a good measure of garlic. The bold chili heat may have worked to the detriment of the other umami ingredients, rendering them almost undetectable. We'll have to revisit this one with food to see if that will balance things out and reveal more complexity.

An odd one here for the absence of the flavor enhancers typical of Chinese products, and which LKK is not averse to using. Only yeast extract in a minimal amount is present here.

But Is It Crisp?

Although most of the usual suspects are included for a chili crisp, none are of a texture we'd call crunchy or at all crisp. The solids here are all softly jammy, the plus being there's a goodly amount of them relative to the oil. But it's still quite soupy, characteristic of the "Chiu Chow" style Lee Kum Kee appears to embrace. Therefore, we're going to categorize this one as a chili oil rather than a chili crisp.

We looked on Amazon for the ingredients list for this one, and it was woefully incorrect. The information below, from the LKK website, matches that on our jar.

Ingredients

Soybean oil, water, dehydrated garlic, shallots, salted chili peppers (chili peppers, salt), smoked chili pepper powder, soy sauce (water, soybeans, salt, corn starch), sugar, sesame oil, sesame seeds, salt, yeast extract, spices.

More Information

Brand: Lee Kum Kee
Style: Chili oil
Price Paid: $9.99 / 8oz.
Country of Origin: china
Manufacturer website: https://usa.lkk.com/en/products/chili-crisp-smoky
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Sunlee Fried Crispy Chili with Peanut in Oil

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This Sunlee Fried Crispy Chili with Peanut in Oil also came from that new-to-us Asian market. The wording on the label checked all the boxes: crispy, chili, peanut. And the price was right, $5.49 for a towering 11.25oz. jar.

The Chinese characters above the English name read: 花 "huā, flower", 生 "shēng, raw, fresh" but together 花生 = "peanut", then 油 "yóu, oil", 辣 "là, spicy, hot", 椒 "jiāo, pepper".

Main Flavor Elements

Chili
Sugar
Citric acid

Snapshot

Base oil(s): Soybean
Solids to oil ratio: High
Flavor Enhancer: MSG, IMP,GMP
Potential allergens: Soy, peanut
Storage: Refrigerate after opening

Our Impressions

Heat level: Low
Texture: Soft and jammy
Saltiness: Moderate (500mg. per 30gm.)

Another of those jars sealed to resist nuclear attack. We used the rubber jar thing, two in fact. One on the lid and the other to grasp the jar. Not until we put it into a full-on WWE headlock and bore down with all our might did the lid release.

Well, the name checked all the boxes, but the payoff was not as expected. The chili wasn't really crispy, nor was anything else. And the peanut, well, let's say there's peanut in here like there's pork in a can of pork & beans. That is to say minimal, a paltry amount, an afterthought. And the four peanuts we did find, all near the top, weren't the least bit crunchy.

Once again, all of the fried allium and the crunch and umami they bring are absent. No onion, shallot, nor even garlic. What's going on here? This stuff is from Thailand. Our mouths should be burning with heat and garlic, our faces sweating. But no.

Having said all that, we did like it for what it was. A nice, jammy chili concoction just spicy enough not to offend sensitive palates, but accessible enough to put on just about anything. And liberally.

Ingredients

Soybean oil, chili, peanut, sugar, salt, flavor enhancers (MSG, disodium 5'-inosinate, disodium 5'-guanylate), acidity regulators (citric acid) .

More Information

Brand: Thai Lee Foods / Sunlee, Inc.
Style: Chili in oil
Price Paid: $5.49 / 11.25oz.
Country of Origin: Thailand
Manufacturer website: https://www.sunlee.com/sauces-pastes/sunlee-fried-crispy-chili/
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Golden Chariot Chili Crisp with Fermented Beans

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This Golden Chariot Chili Crisp with Fermented Beans was found at a new Asian market we visited recently. We're always looking for interesting variations, and this one sounded promising. Let's see how it tastes.

Translating the characters under the product name we get: 豆 "dòu, beans, soybeans", 豉 "chǐ, fermented beans", 油 "yóu, oil", 辣 "là, spicy, hot", 椒 "jiāo, chili pepper, Sichuan pepper".

Main Flavor Elements

Fermented soybeans
Chili
Chinese spices

Snapshot

Base oil(s): Soybean
Solids to oil ratio: Very high
Flavor Enhancer: MSG, yeast extract
Potential allergens: Soy, wheat
Storage: Keep in cool, dry place away from direct sunlight

Our Impressions

Heat level: Moderate
Texture: Al dente beans and chili flakes
Saltiness: Relatively low (211mg. per 15gm.)

Well, we're a little miffed at ourselves. Between the convention of Chinese products using the date of production and months of shelf life on packages, plus our own lack of due diligence, we bought a jar two months past its expiration date. We wrongly assumed we were getting something quite fresh, but this one actually uses a best by date. We've found expired product to be a problem at more than one Asian market, and we need to pay better attention in future. We'll try it anyway.

At least the jar was well-sealed. We needed a rubber helper thing just to get the cap off.

Let's Get Into It

The aroma is fragrant, redolent of the fermented black soybeans. An initial taste is primarily of them and the many spices listed on the jar. Only moments later does the chili heat start to creep up on you. The numbing effect of the Sichuan peppercorn is minimal, in due part, we expect, to the sugar content of the beans and the added sugar itself. Broad bean paste rounds everything out, providing an additional measure of umami.

This one is slightly reminiscent of the Lao Gan Ma Chili Oil with Fermented Soybeans, which we also liked. But here, there's an added complexity from the many spices the Lao Gan Ma lacks. The texture is very similar, but with a preponderance of coarse chili flakes. The absence of any crunchy fried allium like onion or shallot, however, is glaring for a product that calls itself a chili crisp. And we're finding ourselves a little reluctant to categorize it as one. It is, however, consistent with the Guizhou style they share.

We noticed myrcia on the ingredient list, and, not knowing what it was, were surprised to find out it's used in folk medicine for a variety of conditions including diabetes. We can't say what it brought to the flavor profile, nor even if its inclusion is as the fruit of the plant (sweet,tangy) or the leaf (aromatic), seen used similar to bay laurel. There are apparently many varieties of it, so knowing exactly what it's bringing here is uncertain. Going by its location in the ingredients list, our assumption is the latter.

We're definitely open to getting this one again. And, when we do, we'll check closely for the BB date.

Ingredients

Soybean oil, chili, fermented black soy beans, broad bean paste (chili, broad bean, salt, wheat powder), ginger, garlic, sugar, MSG, cooking wine, Sichuan peppercorn, salt, yeast extract, compound spices (Sichuan peppercorn, Chinese cinnamon, star anise, fennel, myrcia, white pepper, cardamom), natural flavor.

More Information

Brand: Hitmark Republic, Inc / Golden Chariot
Style: Chili oil with fermented beans
Price Paid: $4.19 / 8.11oz.
Country of Origin: China
Manufacturer website: https://hitmarkrepublic.com/product/golden-chariot-chili-crisp-with-fermented-beanshrg145870/
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Fly By Jing Sichuan Chili Crisp – Xtra Crunchy

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We got this Fly By Jing Sichuan Chili Crisp - Xtra Crunchy, formerly known as "Chengdu Crunch", from Whole Foods during a promotional sale. That now-obsolete name (along with "Zhong Sauce" for the Sweet + Spicy variation) went into the dumpster after a marketing re-think.

Main Flavor Elements

Nuts and seeds
Sugar
Sichuan pepper

Snapshot

Base oil(s): Soybean
Solids to oil ratio: Very high
Flavor Enhancer: Natural
Potential allergens: Soy, sesame
Storage: Refrigerate after opening

Our Impressions

Heat level: Mild
Texture: Maximum crunch
Saltiness: Medium (160mg. per 15g.)

If it's crunch you're looking for in a Fly By Jing product, this one has it. The "Xtra" part is puzzling as, to us, it implies the other FBJ offerings are crunchy, and this one is an order of magnitude crunchier. Having tried most of them, it's more accurate to say this one is crunchy whereas the others are not, really. Only the relatively new "Mild Crunchy Garlic" version (blue label), has the potential to also bring the crunch, but we haven't yet been able to obtain any to try.

We suppose the "Xtra" could allude to the fact that there are quite a number of solid ingredients not always found in a classic chili crisp (e.g. split peas, and pumpkin and sunflower seeds) that are being touted as "extra" compared to the crunch of normal chili crisps. Or, it could simply be that the solids-to-oil ratio is quite high compared to other FBJ offerings (~90% vs. 50-60%).

So, it is crunchy. But is it sweet, is it spicy? Yes to both. But the sweetness isn't cloying or intrusive, and it's well-balanced against the other elements of the flavor profile. Initially, we detected the Sichuan pepper only as a certain something lurking in the background. But we realized the sheer volume of solids had prevented us from really mixing things up well. Only once we were able to redistribute the finer solids, which had migrated to the bottom of the jar, did we get a sense of the overall flavor profile as intended.

We liked this one, and would get it again. It felt like a milder version of the Chuannan Peanut Chili Oil, whose bold Sichuan pepper heat and copious crunchy elements we really liked. For a more fragrant take with plenty of big crunch, also consider the NPG Sichuan Chili Crisp. Be aware, however, that both these alternatives contain MSG the Fly By Jing does not.

We're on the fence as to whether we agree this is a chili crisp. To us, it has more in common with some salsa machas, even though the seasoning profile is clearly Asian. We'll call it a crunchy oil instead.

Ingredients

Non-GMO soybean oil, soybeans, fava beans, yellow split peas, dried chili pepper, pumpkin seeds, shallots, salt, garlic, sugar, sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, sichuan pepper, sesame oil, yeast extract, shallot oil (canola oil, shallots), seaweed powder, mushroom powder, natural flavors

More Information

Brand: Fly By Jing
Style: Sichuan Chili Crisp
Price paid: $9.08 / 6oz.
Country of Origin: China
Manufacturer website: https://flybyjing.com/products/chengdu-crunch
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EAPC Crispy Nuts Chili

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This EAPC Crispy Nuts Chili came from Amazon. It popped up as a suggested product, and, being on sale, we took a chance. Normally $12, we got it for just over $9. Even from the photo in the listing, we could tell it would be a crunch fest. Let's see how it tastes.

Main Flavor Elements

Nuts and seeds
Sesame

Snapshot

Base oil(s): Soybean
Solids to oil ratio: Very high
Flavor Enhancer: Mushroom powder
Potential allergens: Soy, sesame, sunflower
Storage: Refrigerate after opening

Our Impressions

Heat level: Low
Texture: Super chunky
Saltiness: Moderately low (190mg. per 15gm.)

We decided to open and taste before reading anything on the jar. Not recommended for those with allergies, but we are fortunate to not have concerns. The aroma is primarily of nuts. We thought we detected some warm spice like cumin, but it was not found on the ingredient list.

The heat from the chili is subtle, almost non-existent, really buried deep in the overall flavor profile. Odd, we thought, as it's the first ingredient on the list, even before the oil.

What ended up being the biggest surprise was that this is a product of China. Although the name really gave little or nothing away, we were virtually certain this was from Mexico, due to the almost salsa macha (seca?) texture and the presence of sunflower seeds.

Its lack of MSG or other such flavor enhancers was atypical for a Chinese product, but we thought the mushroom powder brought an interesting earthy note in addition to some umami. Also notably absent: allium. No onion, garlic or shallot.

We had to chuckle at the label: "Edible methods: Mix with cold dishes or eat directly." We almost did.

We're glad we tried this one. It's unusual, and we're trying to think of another that comes close. Maybe the Cholula?

Ingredients

Chili, soybean oil, peanuts, sunflower seeds, vegetable protein, sesame, edible salt, mushroom powder.

More Information

Brand: EAPC (USA) Trading Co, Ltd.
Style: Crunchy oil
Price Paid: $9.35 / 6.7oz.
Country of Origin: China
Manufacturer website: https://www.eapcusa.com
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Sunlee Crunchy Garlic with Chili Oil

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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: https://www.sunleeusa.com/product/d572sl10-sunlee-crunchy-garlic-with-chili-oil-24-x10-oz/
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