How to make chili crisp at home (better than store-Bought!)

What you need

• 1 cup neutral oil (vegetable, canola, or peanut)
• 1/2 cup chili flakes
• 5 cloves garlic (thinly sliced)
• 2 shallots (thinly sliced)
• 1–2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp sesame oil (optional)

Steps

1. Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.

2. Add garlic and shallots, cook until golden and crispy.

3. Remove crispy bits and set aside.

4. In a heatproof bowl, add chili flakes, salt, sugar, and sesame seeds.

5. Carefully pour hot oil over the chili mixture.

6. Stir in soy sauce and sesame oil.

7. Add back the crispy garlic and shallots.

8. Let cool completely and store in a jar.

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