After all, the name of the mala spice blend literally means "numbing" (ma) and "spicy" (la) in Chinese. The numbing sensation ...

They imparted the kind of lively aromatics my preservative-bathed Calabrian chili oil (and for that matter my buffet of mass-produced Chinese chili pastes) could only ever dream of offering me.

Chili oil is a prime example. While different branded chili oils have rapidly popped up in recent years, one particular Chinese chili oil brand, Lao Gan Ma, has preceded the recent trend for decades.

However, it tasted too much like oil and had a mild spiciness. Fly by Jing Sichuan Chili Crisp: Founder Jing Gao is doing a lot to bring Chinese foods to the cultural forefront. Her flagship chili ...

📖 Instructions Cook the noodles of your choice according to the package. I used ramen noodles. Do not overcook them! I like ...

Chili crisp is a spicy oil-based condiment most commonly used in Chinese cuisine, made by infusing oil with dried red chiles, fried garlic, shallots, ginger, and other aromatics. The result is a ...