China Live Sichuan Golden Red Chili Oil

Name: China Live Sichuan Golden Red Chili Oil
Brand: China Live
SKU: MSCLCHILIOIL
Price: 13.95 USD
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 5.0 (2 reviews)

China Live’s Sichuan Golden Red Chili Oil is unlike any other chili oil we’ve ever had. It’s imbued with tradition: Chef George Chen makes it the traditional way in-house every week, with silky rice bran oil and a bouquet garni of Chinese spices. Don’t be fooled by its glowing red color: Store-bought versions tend to have screaming heat, with no other discernible flavor, but this oil has a nutty, toasted chili taste, with a moderate heat level and salinity—even though there is no added salt. This product is perfect for someone looking to add heat to a dish without the texture that comes from a chili crisp, which has bits of chili, spices and alliums suspended in it (this also means it’ll blend easily into sauces or noodles). We love how the oil highlights the fruity, nutty flavors chilis can have; a combination of toasted chilis, smoked paprika and Sichuan peppercorn add a full-bodied warmth to this versatile oil.

Ingredients

Ingredients: Rice Bran Oil, Cayenne Pepper, Smoked Paprika, Chinese Chili Powder, Sichuan Peppercorn
Allergens: None
Specifications

Net Weight: 4 ounces
Place of Origin: California, USA
How to use

Sichuan peppercorns pack a punch.

While there’s more to Sichuan food than the fiery dishes that are popular worldwide, one of its recognizable pillars is the Sichuan peppercorn. Slightly bitter, floral and citrusy, this peppercorn isn’t hotter than other varietals: Its famed ability to numb the mouth, which acts like a flavor enhancer, is what sets it apart. Pairing the Sichuan peppercorn with chili peppers, another staple of Sichuan food, curbs the peppers’ heat, allowing their fruity, bright flavors to shine through instead.

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HOW TO USE

Use this versatile oil anywhere you want to add chili flavor or heat—its flavor profile works across multiple cuisines. Drizzle it over noodle dishes, like our Peanut-Sesame Noodles or Ramen Salad with Shrimp and Scallions, or over a stir-fry, like our Stir-Fried Chicken with Snap Peas and Basil. Try a splash on Three-Cheese Pizza for a nutty, spicy twist (or to replace red pepper flakes). Serve alongside dumplings, pot stickers or scallion pancakes, like our Taiwanese Flaky Scallion Pancakes or Korean Scallion Pancakes (Pajeon), as a dipping oil.

Kitchen Notes

China Live, a San-Francisco-based company by Chef George Chen, produces small batches of artisanal Chinese sauces and condiments. China Live combines modern interpretations of ancient Chinese cooking with Bay Area sensibilities: They organically grow or sustainably source traditional ingredients, including Chinese flavoring staples like hawthorn berries and bay leaves.

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