Best overall: Chef Chen's Famous Chili Crisp – See at China Live Best for crunch: Lao Gan Ma Spicy Chili Crisp – See at Amazon Spiciest: Dong He Bullet Sesame Oil Chili Crisp – See at Yunhai ...

then these are the chili crisps for you. What we liked: This stuff just oozes garlic—in all the best ways. Open the lid and that wonderfully piquant smell wafts out, and big crunchy pieces of ...

And one of the best condiments to do just that? Chili crisp. Chili crisp is crunchy, oily, full of umami, and can sometimes pack a boatload of heat (if you’re into that sort of thing).

Andy Wang is a Los Angeles-based writer who covers food and nightlife. The battle over chili crunch is a David vs. Goliath story. But it’s also a Goliath vs. Goliath story. David Chang’s ...

Chili crisp has been a beloved Asian condiment for generations, adding a satisfying crunch and bold heat to countless dishes. One of the earliest and most iconic store-bought versions is Lao Gan ...