Chili Crisp (Lao Gan Ma)

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Appears in Cook's Illustrated March/April 2020

Asian
Chinese
Sauces
Condiments
    

This spicy, crunchy condiment is packed with chiles, Sichuan peppercorns, fried shallots, peanuts, and spices.

SERVES24 (makes about 1½ cups)

TIME1 hour, plus 12 hours resting

Chili Crisp (Lao Gan Ma)

WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

Chili crisp, aka Lao Gan Ma, or “Godmother Sauce,” is a spicy Chinese condiment that is used as a dipping sauce for dumplings or as a sauce for noodles, rice, or stir-fried greens. For our version we started by frying shallots and garlic un...

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