What is chili crisp?

Your new favorite condiment!

Chili crisp sauces are traditionally made with chili peppers, aromatics, and spices infused in oil for a perfectly crunchy, crispy, tingly, flavorful kick. Chili crisp has roots in Sichuan cuisine, but is universally delicious on any dish.

We developed our olive oil-based recipe over years of feedback from friends, family, and neighbors. When we made the first batch, we didn’t think it would grow up to have its own website, but here we are! Thank you for being part of the Big Spoon fam.

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From the Press Democrat: Occidental couple’s recipe for chili crisp sauce has a devoted fan base

"For those unfamiliar with chili crisp, a few whiffs of Bender frying shallots while Chan pours a complex blend of spices into a large bowl, readying it for a rendezvous with the sizzling-hot shallot oil, will entice you to make Big Spoon Sauce Co.’s acquaintance." -- Jennifer Graue, January 2023

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