Chili Crisp - Different Brands & Uses

[Ron_Slye]

MSG is natural. carry on.

So are arsenic, poison ivy, asbestos, and deadly mushrooms…

[Betty_C]

MSG is natural. carry on.

Given that I already explained why I prefer a sauce without it, and it has nothing to do with whether it’s natural, what’s your point?

[Betty_C]

https://www.instagram.com/umameixo/

Worth it. Prob the best chili oil/crisp i’ve had. Made by Mei Lin of Top Chef fame.

Thanks! Will check it out. Have you tried the XO sauce too?

My mom makes XO sauce once ever few years so I need some good stuff to tide me over until the next time.

[Betty_C]

I like the Don Chilio brand (despite the silly name). The jalapeno is our favorite but if you want more punch there is the Serrano. I have not tried the Habanero. Here is a link to the jalapeno: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07C7B1T4H/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I have used them on eggs and sandwiches, but could see using them on pasta and frankly almost anything. They are quite addictive.

Thanks, will check it out!

[M_Meer]

The Momo version even says its inspired by LGM.

$10 for 120 grams?? That’s like a kg if Lao gan Ma.

Haha, I’ve been eating it for 10 years, and I never bothered to look at the brand name until just now. A friend who introduced it to me called it “ugly woman sauce,” and that’s what stuck.

[Betty_C]

For years, I thought the picture on LGM was of some angry man.

[CFu]

https://www.instagram.com/umameixo/

Worth it. Prob the best chili oil/crisp i’ve had. Made by Mei Lin of Top Chef fame.

Thanks! Will check it out. Have you tried the XO sauce too?

My mom makes XO sauce once ever few years so I need some good stuff to tide me over until the next time.

I use the vegan. It’s delicious

[Joe_W_i_n_o_g_r_a_d]

How does one buy it (Mei Lin XO)?

[M_Meer]

For years, I thought the picture on LGM was of some angry man.

Haha, there was definitely some back and forth for us. She makes mean sauces though.

[Mark_Y]

It’s like the condiment version of getting a good bottle instead of Two Buck Chuck, but I still buy LGM.

Hahaha good analogy. Gimme the case of two buck chuck!!

[Betty_C]

It’s like the condiment version of getting a good bottle instead of Two Buck Chuck, but I still buy LGM.

Hahaha good analogy. Gimme the case of two buck chuck!!

I’m pretty sure your WB membership is hereby revoked with those words.

[Betty_C]

Got the Fly by Jing Chili Crisp and tried it with roasted balsamic carrots. Compared to LGM:

-FbJ is spicier, but less numbing.
-The blend of chilis is very fragrant.
-It uses fermented black beans instead of soy beans. This gives it more umami goodness, though I don’t think that flavor complements as wide a range of dishes as LGM.

I would keep both on hand, and alternate depending on if I want more subtle flavor and crisp texture (LGM) or if I want something bolder and hotter (FbJ).

[CFu]

How does one buy it (Mei Lin XO)?

just message their account on IG

[Mark_Y]

Balllll gameeee

[Brent_C_l_a_y_t_o_n]

Like everything else, sold out, but…

[David_K_o_l_i_n]

Balllll gameeee

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I’m in

[Brent_C_l_a_y_t_o_n]

MSG is fine.

- YouTube

[Betty_C]

Balllll gameeee

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[Betty_C]

MSG is fine.

Uncle Roger and MSG - YouTube

That’s solid relationship advice.

[RyanC]

After putting both side-by-side:

Momofuku >>>> LGM

YMMV but my wife strongly agrees