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It goes on everything, I’m disgusting. My favorite meal for it though is day old white rice, butter, soy sauce, spicy chili crisp, topped with a fried egg that’s crispy on the sides. if I could have this as my last meal, I’d die happy.
Dec 15, 2020
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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.
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the 21st century romantic equivalent of love letters -- no more dm-ing, no more texting.
Writing lengthy paragraphs about your week, about last night's moon, about all the emotions they make you feel (bonus: pdf attachments of your favorite articles and short stories)
Jan 28, 2024
One of the easiest and most fulfilling paths to joy when you live alone in your 20s is to invite over your friends for a dumpling dinner party
1. prep the filling right before friends arrive (pork, napa cabbage, scallions)
2. gather around a large table with dumpling wrappers, little saucers of water, and parchment-lined baking sheets
3. share what's on your mind, who you've been seeing, what you've been reading, etc. while you fold dumplings into crescent moons
4. cook dumplings (boil, steam, pan-fry) and serve with black vinegar, soy sauce, and chili oil
5. rejoice over warm bellies and precious human connection
Jan 23, 2024