Lee Kum Kee Chiu Chow Chili Oil: a crunchy, garlicky chilli crisp oil in the Chiu Chow style, for dipping, stir-frying and drizzling.
Lee Kum Kee Chiu Chow Chili Oil is inspired by the culinary traditions of Chiu Chow, China, and the brand notes it was popularised in Hong Kong. Lee Kum Kee says it is made with high-quality soybean oil, dehydrated garlic and hand-selected chilli peppers, giving a rich, spicy, umami taste with garlic aroma, a luminous red colour and a crunchy texture. The brand describes the heat as not overly intrusive but building gradually, and states it has no artificial colours or preservatives added. It suggests the oil for dipping, stir-frying, or drizzling over noodles, dumplings and appetisers. In general, chilli crisp is stirred before serving so each spoonful gets both crunchy solids and oil, and it is a popular finish on fried eggs, congee, rice bowls and cold noodle salads. A little goes a long way. Use a clean dry spoon and keep the lid tight so the garlic stays crisp.
