CHILE CRISP

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This all-purpose chile crisp, which is tangy, spicy, and addictive, will give your other condiments an inferiority complex. You've been warned. Put it to good use on eggs, meat, seafood, or hearty salads.

Provided by Chris Morocco

Categories Bon Appétit Condiment/Spread Condiment Sauce Quick & Easy Soy Sauce Garlic Shallot Ginger Chile Pepper Hot Pepper Soy Dairy Free Peanut Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Tree Nut Free Vegetarian Vegan

Yield Makes about 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

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Ingredients

4 small shallots, thinly sliced
2 heads of garlic, separated into cloves, thinly sliced
2 (3") cinnamon sticks
6 star anise pods
1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
1 (2") piece ginger, peeled, very finely chopped
1/4 cup crushed red pepper flakes
2 Tbsp. soy sauce
2 tsp. sugar

Steps:

Bring shallots, garlic, cinnamon, star anise, and oil to a simmer in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Cook, reducing heat as needed to maintain a gentle simmer and swirling pan occasionally, until shallots and garlic are browned and crisp, 20-25 minutes. (Take your time-you want to drive all the moisture out of the shallots and garlic before they brown.)
Mix ginger, red pepper flakes, soy sauce, and sugar in a medium bowl to combine. Strain shallot mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into ginger mixture. Let shallots and garlic cool in sieve (this will allow them to crisp further), then stir into sauce.
Do Ahead: Chile crisp can be made 1 month ahead. Cover and chill.

Muddasir Khan

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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The chile crisp adds a lot of flavor and the chicken is cooked perfectly.

Henry Enoch

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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.

Sadam Abbasi

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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. The chile crisp is a delicious addition that adds a nice touch of heat.

Kirshanlal Mehrani

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I'm not a huge fan of spicy food, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The chile crisp is not too spicy, and it adds a nice flavor to the chicken.

Elijah Duerst

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This is a delicious and easy recipe. I love the combination of flavors in the chile crisp.

iam_djmakaveli

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I'm always looking for new ways to use chile crisp. This recipe is a great one! The chicken is crispy and flavorful, and the chile crisp adds a nice touch of heat.

Eli Osorio

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This recipe is a keeper! The chile crisp is so versatile. I've used it on chicken, fish, and vegetables. It's also great as a dipping sauce for dumplings.

Bertha Adjei

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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's a great way to use up leftover chicken and vegetables.

Helal Molla

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This recipe was a hit with my family. The chile crisp is the perfect balance of spicy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.

Ysp Yousuf

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I wasn't sure how this recipe would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised. The chile crisp is delicious and the chicken is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.

Afaz Uddin

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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The chile crisp adds a nice flavor to the chicken and the vegetables.

Andy Hoy

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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the flavors are incredible. I've already made it twice and I'm sure I'll be making it again and again.

Hassan Abdikhadir

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This was a really fun recipe to make. The chile crisp is a bit time-consuming, but it's totally worth it. The end result is a delicious and versatile condiment that can be used on all sorts of things.

Sana Baloch

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I'm not a big fan of spicy food, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The flavors are very balanced and the chile crisp adds a nice touch of heat without being overwhelming.