My older brother, the chef in my family, always blessed our fridge with homemade chili oil — a magical condiment that breathes life into dishes. I've always taken it for granted because chili oil is ...

Criticism of celebrity chef David Chang and his Momofuku brand erupted recently after the company cried foul at fellow Asian-led chili oil companies over use of the term “chili crunch.” The furor also ...

I have a new favorite condiment, Lao Gan Ma Spicy Chili Crisp. Call it “chile oil plus” with the plus being the super umami bump the oil gets from onion and fermented soybeans. It also has monosodium ...

Chili crisp oil in a white bowl with white spoon - Xiu Huo/Getty Images Nothing punches up rice, eggs, ramen, dan dan noodles, or really any dish better than chili crisp. No matter what brand you ...

Chili crisp fever hit the U.S. starting about three years ago, sending spice-seeking shoppers clamoring for “Old Lady Sauce,” as people often call the most widely available brand – then and now – Lao ...

This recipe is one of Slate’s 10 Best Recipes of 2025. Having introduced my friend Ali to the Lao Gan Ma (Old Godmother’s) chili crisp, I soon discovered that his obsession with it exceeded even my ...

Chili crisp is an oil-based Chinese condiment made of pepper flakes, fried garlic, and fermented soybeans. It's commonly used on dumplings and noodles — but can also pair with sweets like chocolate ...