Description
This Homemade Peanut Chilli Crisp is a spicy, crunchy condiment perfect for elevating your dishes. Combining roasted peanuts with chili flakes and aromatic spices, it offers a delightful balance of heat, sweetness, and savory flavor. Quick and easy to make, this versatile chili crisp adds a flavorful kick to noodles, rice bowls, and more.
Ingredients
Scale
Peanuts
- 1 cup roasted peanuts (unsalted for better control of seasoning)
Spices and Seasonings
- 2 tablespoons chili flakes (adjust based on spice tolerance)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder (adds savory depth)
- 1 teaspoon sugar (balances the heat)
- ½ teaspoon salt (enhances flavors)
Oil
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (used for frying)
Instructions
- Heat the oil: Heat a skillet over medium heat and add the vegetable oil, allowing it to warm up for about 1 minute.
- Roast peanuts: Add the roasted peanuts to the skillet and stir frequently to brown them evenly. Continue cooking for about 3-5 minutes until the peanuts are golden brown and fragrant.
- Prepare spice mixture: In a mixing bowl, combine the chili flakes, garlic powder, sugar, and salt, mixing well to blend the flavors evenly.
- Combine peanuts and spices: Once the peanuts are roasted, transfer them immediately into the bowl with the spice mixture. Stir thoroughly to coat the peanuts evenly with the chili and seasoning blend.
- Cool and store: Allow the peanut chili crisp mixture to cool completely to room temperature before transferring it into an airtight container for storage, preserving the crispness and flavors.
Notes
- Adjust chili flakes quantity according to your heat preference.
- Using unsalted peanuts gives better control over the seasoning balance.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
- Use as a topping for noodles, fried rice, dumplings, or eggs.
- Ensure peanuts are roasted evenly to avoid burning and bitterness.
