How to make CHILI CRUNCH: Mild version | Perfect for Summer Dishes! (Momofuku Copycat!) Chili Crisp

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil offers a healthier fat profile.

dried chili flakes

🥗Healthier: fresh chili

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Fresh chili provides vibrant flavor.

sesame seeds

🥗Healthier: pumpkin seeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Pumpkin seeds add a nutty flavor.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free and similar in taste.

Slice a long green onion.

Add sliced garlic.

Pour over grapeseed oil and cook on low heat for about 10 minutes to evaporate moisture from the onion and garlic.

Transfer crispy bits onto a paper towel to drain and set aside.

In a heat-proof container, mix shichimi chili pepper and paprika powder.

Heat the oil until really hot and pour over the dry ingredients to activate flavors.

Let the mixture cool to room temperature.

Add sesame oil, fried garlic, and long green onion crisps.

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