Vegetarian Homemade Chili Crisp

Transform your meals with the bold, addictive flavors of this Vegetarian Homemade Chili Crisp recipe—a perfect balance of heat, crunch, and umami. Made with fragrant Sichuan peppercorns, star anise, and nutty sesame seeds, this chili crisp features crispy fried shallots, garlic, and ginger for an irresistible texture. A generous splash of soy sauce and a touch of sugar take the flavors to the next level, while crushed peanuts add a satisfying crunch. With just 15 minutes of prep and simple instructions, you can whip up this versatile condiment that’s perfect for drizzling over noodles, rice, roasted veggies, or even avocado toast. Store your chili crisp in the fridge, and enjoy a mouthwatering upgrade to your favorite dishes anytime!

Nutriscore Rating: 54/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 20

Ingredients

• 50 grams dried red chili flakes
• 10 garlic cloves, sliced
• 3 large shallots, thinly sliced
• 30 grams ginger, peeled and sliced
• 500 ml neutral oil (like canola or vegetable oil)
• 5 grams salt
• 15 grams sugar
• 15 ml soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon Sichuan peppercorns
• 50 grams crushed peanuts
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
• 2 star anise

Directions

Step 1

Begin by preparing your ingredients: slice the garlic, shallots, and ginger thinly. Measure out all other ingredients to have them ready to use.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan, add the neutral oil and heat it over medium-low heat. Once the oil is warm, add the sliced shallots.

Step 3

Fry the shallots slowly, stirring occasionally until they turn golden brown and crispy. This should take about 10 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to remove the fried shallots from the oil and set them aside on a paper towel to drain.

Step 4

Add the sliced garlic and ginger to the oil and fry them similarly until they are golden and crispy. Remove them with a slotted spoon and set them aside with the shallots.

Step 5

Reduce the heat to low and add the Sichuan peppercorns and star anise to the aromatic oil. Let them infuse for about 5 minutes until the spices are fragrant. Remove these spices from the oil.

Step 6

In a heatproof bowl, combine the chili flakes, salt, sugar, soy sauce, and sesame seeds.

Step 7

Carefully pour the hot oil over the chili mixture, stirring gently to combine. The oil will bubble and sizzle, releasing the aromas of the chilis and other ingredients.

Step 8

Once combined, add the fried shallots, garlic, ginger, and crushed peanuts to the mixture. Stir everything until well incorporated.

Step 9

Allow the chili crisp to cool completely before transferring it to a sterilized jar for storage.

Step 10

Store in the refrigerator for up to one month and enjoy this spicy, crunchy condiment with noodles, rice, or any of your favorite dishes.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(788.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5214.7

Total Fat 552.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 46.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.2g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2641.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 116.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 52.3g	0%
Total Sugars 47.2g
Protein 33.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 320.8mg	0%
Iron 19.1mg	0%
Potassium 2243.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 89.2%

Protein: 2.4%

Carbs: 8.4%