Chili Crisp
50+ Recipes to Satisfy Your Spicy, Crunchy, Garlicky Cravings
Chili crisp is a magical ingredient that tingles with heat, crunches with fried garlic and onions, and slicks any food with oily goodness. Stir it into soup, toss it with noodles, or drizzle it on warm, buttery biscuits. It’s both a foodie obsession and a surprise secret weapon for adding spice and depth to any meal.
James Park, food writer and chili crisp devotee, writes a love letter to his favorite ingredient across 50 recipes. These approachable and adaptable recipes could fill your whole day with chili crisp:
- Start the day with Savory Morning Oats with Jammy Eggs and Pork Floss.
- Whip up Fiery Spaghetti and Meatballs for lunch.
- Tuck into a bowl of Chili Crisp Bulgogi Deopbap and a side of Spicy, Lemony Charred Broccolini for dinner.
- For dessert, Spiced Sweet Potato Basque Cheesecake. (Bonus: You can air fry it!)
A BELOVED INGREDIENT: Chili crisp, a delicious combination of chili flakes, oil, and crunchy things like garlic or toasted dried onions, is loved by millions the world over for topping fried eggs in the morning, swirling into creamy pasta, or drizzling on top of ice cream (yes, ice cream). There's never been a better time to discover the magical world that chili crisp has to offer.
FROM A CHILI CRISP EXPERT: James Park is a serious fan of chili crisp. Through his time at major food publications like Eater and Food52 and exploring his identity through Korean cooking, Park has gained a devoted following thanks to his inventive recipes and infectious love for all things food.
NO-RECIPE RECIPES: In addition to the 50 recipes for snacks, weeknight meals, sides, and desserts, there are dozens of pairing suggestions and flavor guides to take your love of chili crisp to the next level.
Perfect for:
- Chili crisp fans and those who are chili crisp–curious
- Fans of spicy foods and recipes
- Anyone looking for creative recipes for weeknight meals
- Pairing with a jar of spicy chili crisp to create memorable cooking gifts or gifts for foodies
- Adding to cookbook collections alongside Eric Kim's Korean American, Maangchi's Big Book Of Korean Cooking, and Momofuku: A Cookbook
Hardcover | Chronicle | 176 pages