A CLOSER LOOK
How to recognize it
A red oil with chili particles; proportions and added aromatics differ.
In the kitchen
Dresses dan dan noodles, wontons and cold Sichuan dishes.
It is not the same as a thick chili-bean paste. Chili crisp may contain many fried solids; heat cannot be inferred from color alone.
Ask about this ingredient
这道菜里有辣椒油吗？
Does this dish contain Chili oil?
A few dishes to explore
These examples use this ingredient in typical or optional preparations. Open the dish to see the distinction; a restaurant’s recipe can differ.
