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this is a simplified recipe of what my colleague developed for the restaurant & can be scaled & used a base to adjust to your own taste !
1 cup oil (neutral)
1/2 bunch scallion (1 inch pieces)
1 inch ginger (peeled & cut in rough planks)
10 clove garlic (whole cloves slightly crushed)
1/4 cup chili flake (gochugaru/chinese chili mix/whatever you want!)
2 tsp salt
4 tsp sugar
1 tsp msg
1/4 tsp paprika
1 tbsp vinegar (rice/white/any)
2 tbsp sesame oil
2 tsp toasted sesame seed (optional)
1 tbsp/to taste crispy fried shallot/red onion (optional)
bring the oil up to 350f in a high walled pot, fry scallion, ginger, garlic separately in that order. removing each as it turns golden brown (set aside to either use in another dish or chop finely & add back to chili oil)
mix all other ingredients (chili flake to sesame oil + sesame seed or crispy shallot if desired) together in a heat proof bowl & set on a cloth or cork pad
bring the oil back up to 350f (should be shimmering & just starting to smoke)
slow stream the hot oil into the bowl while stirring to ensure that the chili doesn‘t burn, continue until all oil is added and let sit until it comes to room temperature
taste & adjust seasoning as needed
let the flavours combine for at least 30 min before using
this should keep pretty indefinitely in the fridge as long as you have enough oil to cover the dry ingredients, but it will stain your plastic containers
enjoy !
Jul 15, 2024
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Like many people over the course of pandemic, I've gotten really into chili crisp over this year, because it makes even the most simple, lazy meal instantly better. The upside of the chili crisp boom is that there are a lot of new options, many of them from small sellers and each with a different approach to flavor and texture. These are my favorites.Lao Gan Ma Spicy Chili Crisp This is the OG and probably the best entry point into the world of chili crisp, because it's cheap and easy to find at most online retailers and well-stocked grocery stories. This is extremely savory, thanks to MSG (we love it!), and has a nice crunch from fermented soybeans. I love eating this on top of rice with basically any meal, and it's also great on dumplings.Boon Sauce This small batch chili oil is made by LA pastry chef Max Boonthanakit, and while it's not crunchy, it's extremely flavorful due to all the aromatics and the addition of anchovies. I love this on bitter greens or on top of eggs. This is the chili oil to get as a gift, in my opinion. Sze Daddy Eric Sze of the New York City Taiwanese restaurant 886 makes this cult favorite chili sauce that always sells out quickly. With a blend of chiles and star anise, this chili sauce is spicy and super flavorful. Toss this around with some noodles, throw in crispy tofu and scallions if you have 'em, and you've got my go-to weekday lunch.
Dec 1, 2020
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ok ok Lao Gan Ma chili crisp is so fuckin delicious in soups and rice dishes, it’s a mandatory condiment in my house!
Just, make sure you wash your hands after use. I got a huge glob of chili oil in my eyes once and i wanted to curl up and die.
And Mae Ploy Sweet Chili sauce is so good!! I usually use it as a dip or small add-on for rice, but it’s a good way to get some mild heat in a dish. I like it so much, i won’t kid you, i would in fact eat it on ice cream.
Beware, the flavor is very noticeable, and will make your whole dish taste like it, so if you really are tired of leftovers, dunk it in this stuff.
Feb 15, 2024
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it’s the perfect length for me to watch after work , i can start a movie at 11 or even 12 & get to bed at the (mostly) reasonable hour of 1:30 at the latest . sometimes i will extend this to 100 or 110 min if i‘m feeling indulgent or ambitious .
i could watch an hour of tv but this gives me a whole story in only a little bit more time .
Sep 11, 2024
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morning
go to george st diner for breakfast if you’re in the east end , the people are the best there & i’ve never had a bad meal , they also turn tables at a truly impressive rate while never making you feel rushed .. real professionals at work 🫡 [irish breakfast is fantastic in all 3 sizes it’s offered in] -> {afterwards go across the street to window shop at haven if you’re into beautiful but expensive clothing}
in the west end go to the federal it’s quick & reliable & cute , small menu but nothings bad [cubano & eggs federal are standouts for me]
if you want a coffee i think hamers is the best in the city , they really care about what they’re doing & the prices are surprisingly reasonable in a world where a coffee can easily scrape $10 if you’re not careful ... rooms coffee also has a couple locations across the city & the spaces are thoughtful & beautiful & filled w/ the city's creative directoriest types
afternoon
ossington is a ridiculous street but there’s a couple great stores there if you like shopping , lost & found is great for high end basics & i miss you is one of the best designer consignment stores in the city . sonic boom probably has the biggest vinyl selection in the city but it’s also home to toronto‘a only genuine film photobooth , it’s so cute & fun to squeeze into the booth & get a little strip of photos to take home
while around there you can walk around bellwoods & watch the dogs or get some great fruit & oysters from the farmers market if you’re there on a tuesday & head down the street to get a glass of wine at grape witches gorgeous back patio [they’re open from noon]
you could also head west to high park which is huge & a great place for a picnic or a stroll
museum wise the textile museum is small but always has something that takes my breath away , truly special exhibitions if you’re into textile arts
for a snack stop by le’s sandwich [cash only] for a stunningly cheap & surprisingly good banh mi from the owner’s living room or make the trip up to st clair to go to futura granita + gelato exceptional vibrant flavours & unmatched textures .. best in the city & so worth the trek
evening
if you’re west you can go roncesvalles & catch a movie at the revue [the citys best theatre] , just go see whatever is playing the editorial team there is fantastic & the crowd is always fun ! pre movie you can browse vinegar syndrome if you’re into under seen/under distributed movies of all varieties , lots of beautiful re editions here by the house label as well as others
for a nice dinner go to stop or mhel my two favourite restaurants in the city , seasonal & chef driven , both have small but passionate & kind teams who really care about the food & experience , definitely worth the admittedly high price to portion ratio , beautifully considered dishes & drinks but no fussy pretension behind them .
more mid priced options are le swan or bar vendetta [both from jen agg the city’s most publicly opinionated restauranteur who is also one of the best] , dotty’s or cafeteria [one of the new dinner/dance club hybrid spots that are mysteriously becoming a thing here now] cafeteria in particular is headed by eric mcdonald who has been my favourite chef since she blew my mind with what she was doing at sakai bar a few years ago
for drinks go to archive or little jerry for beautiful & interesting wine [little jerry in particular has fantastic warm sound & atmosphere & great vinyl dj’s setting the tone] or black dice for a fun japanese rockabilly cash bar
this is so long sorry … but i love my city & i especially love the food & drink scene/community here i think it’s really something special 🥲
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