Austin Chile Crisp Review

 

Today's product is a first for me, but I am really excited to try it. The product is chile crips and comes from the company, Austin Chile Crisp, located in Spicewood, Texas.

Their story is amazing, and as you will read going further so was their product.

Since you've never tried Chile Crisp, it really is probably the best condiment you haven't tried yet. Although extremely popular in China, a similar type of salsa known as "Salsa Macha" has long been popular in Mexico's Veracruz area. This version is a global mashup that features the Morita Chile pepper from Mexico and the Aleppo pepper from Turkey. Austin Chile Crisp Co. chooses from a worldwide selection of chiles, and they noticed that the slightly smokey fruity combination of Morita and Aleppo made a fantastic international marriage. To prepare their famous Austin Chile Crisp, they combine onions and garlic, both of which are cooked to perfection.

Austin Chile Crisp is the company's flagship product.

A flexible gourmet combination of two superb Chile peppers in an oil base, with fried onions and garlic. Generally, more flavorful than hot. Probably the finest condiment you've ever tried. Simply spoon it on just about anything you eat.

The ingredients are all-natural and include, canola oil, Aleppo pepper, Morita pepper, fried onion, vegetable oil, and fried garlic.

The best part is, Austin Chile Crisp is made in small batches of batches to not only ensure freshness but quality.

As far as the two peppers, these are the first I heard of them.  The Morita chiles are a sort of dried chipotle pepper with a rich taste. These are prepared from ripe red Jalapenos and are wood smoked for a shorter time than the tan Meco chipotle variant. The Morita has a rich red hue and a somewhat fruity, medium spicy, smokey complex profile. Their taste notes, like a glass of quality wine, have been characterized as having undertones of mild smoke, chocolate, tobacco, plum, fig cherry, blackberry, and raspberry.

Then there is the Aleppo Pepper! This rich, aromatic pepper is found in top cooks' spice racks.

The lovely Mediterranean spice is appreciated for its brilliant moderate heat and taste explosion. Aleppo has fruity undertones with a ruby red hue that is appealing. The high-quality pepper, which has a pleasing scent and flavor, is grown with great care. True spice enthusiasts adore it.

Knowing all of this about, Austin Chile Crisp is what made the day so exciting to get cooking. First up was breakfast!

Incorporating some, Austin Chile Crisp in with a nice fried egg breakfast, was the perfect start to the day. This tangy, spicy, crunchy condiment added all the flavor for the fried egg breakfast. The fine chiles used are what gave it that Asian flavor profile. Then at the end, you get a hint of smoky flavor on your palate. This Austin Chile Crisp will become the next condiment that you leave out for everyone to use. From eggs to desserts, you can add some for the most succulent flavor.

Austin Chile Crisp is even delicious adding it to a grilled cheese sandwich. It just gives your mouth a burst of flavor in every bite. Every bite you take is an extraordinary flavor bomb, and you just want more. It really does go with everything you eat. It's nice to have a condiment like Austin Chile Crisp that is not vinegar-based. This makes you love it even more.

Before our main dish, I incorporated some of the Austin Chile Crisp on top of some rice noodle rolls. This Chile Crisp is perfect as it has the most amazing Asian flavor profile, but yet would be great on an Italian pizza. That just goes to show you how versatile it is. Once you try Austin Chile Crisp, you will be its biggest fan, it's just incredible. The infused oil containing the crunchy flavorful bits of peppers, onions, and garlic are truly mouthwatering. And the aromatics aren't bad either. Austin Chile Crisp can be used as a replacement for hot sauce.

The main dish for tonight's dinner was Tahini noodles with bok choy and for added flavor, Austin Chile Crisp. Talk about a mouth-watering way to end the evening. The extra crunchy bits in the Austin Chile Crisp make it even more delicious. And the Austin Chile Crisp is so easy to use. After you open, you just need to stir and add to your favorite dish. The texture it brings and the heat are a culinary experience. You also get somewhat of a sweet tang. Every ingredient in the jar is in perfect balance, not one ingredient of its kind takes over.

EQUIPMENT:

BBQ grill or cast-iron griddle

 

INGREDIENTS

Quick Pickled Cucumbers

¼ cucumber sliced thin on a mandoline

2 shallots sliced thin

2 green finger peppers sliced

2 dried hot peppers

2-star anise pods

½ tsp kosher salt

1 tsp demerara sugar

½ cup rice wine vinegar

 

 

Chili Crisp Tahini Noodles:

4 heads bok choy split in half

3 tbsp soy sauce divided

3 tbsp black vinegar divided

2 tbsp Austin Chile Crisp

2 tbsp honey divided

½ cup tahini

¼ cup water

1lb fresh lo mein noodles

¼ cup sesame seeds

whole salted peanuts for garnish

 

Regarding the Pickles

In a mixing dish, combine the cucumbers, shallots, and peppers. Combine the dried peppers, star anise, salt, and sugar in a mixing bowl. Pour in the vinegar and whisk to mix. Wrap and set aside at room temperature for at least 3 hours to pickle.

 

 

Regarding the Noodles

Whisk together 2 teaspoons soy sauce, 2 tablespoons black vinegar, 1 tablespoon chili crisp, and 1 tablespoon honey in a big resealable container. Seal the container with the bok choy. Before moving to the fridge, shake to completely coat the bok choy in the marinade. Allow to marinatemarinating for at least 3 hours and up to 24 hours.

When the bok choy has completed marinating, place it on a platter and set it aside. Pour the remaining marinade into a mixing bowl, along with the remaining soy sauce, vinegar, honey, and chili crisp. Blend in the tahini and water to mix. Place the dressing in the refrigerator until ready to use.

 

Bring a big saucepan of water to a boil when you're ready to serve. Cook the noodles according to wit ith package instructions. Rinse the noodles under cold water.

Ladle the dressing over the noodles in a large mixing bowl. Mix in the sesame seeds to coat. While the bok choy is cooking, chill the noodles. Preheat a grill or a cast-iron griddle over high heat until smoking. Grill the bok choy, cut-side down, until browned. There's no reason to turn. Arrange the bok choy on a platter and put aside. Split the noodles into four dishes and top with two bok choy pieces each. If desired, garnish with pickled cucumbers and peanuts. Serve right away.

If you would like to try Austin Chile Crisp for yourself, you can find it online or on Faire.

 

www.chilecrisp.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

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