Ultimate flavor booster: Chiu Chow Chilli Oil
Do you like having sambal with everything? Take it to the next level and try Chiu Chow Chilli Oil. Extra spicy, and thanks to the loads of roasted garlic mixed in, it’s the best flavor booster you could wish for. The only warning? Use it in moderation, because it will set you on fire immediately.
The key ingredients in this spicy Chinese flavor booster are Sichuan pepper and roasted garlic. The soy sauce is indispensable too. It provides the salty flavor, gives it a dark color and adds a rich umami flavor. You can easily make it yourself. Use this recipe from The Woks of Life.
Ultimate flavor booster
Of course, now you want to spoon this oil into everything—and that’s exactly what you should do, because it goes with everything. For example, dip your dim sum and dumplings in the sauce (just use a small amount). You can also use it to season your stir-fry, noodles or rice. Don’t feel like making it yourself? We think the one from Lee Kum Kee is easily the tastiest and number one, and it’s available at virtually every Asian grocery store and at Jumbo.
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