Around 40% off and pairs well with stir-fries, noodles, dumplings etc. if this is your thing.
Enjoy!
Edit: It's actually cheaper at Coles at $4.05 - but I'll leave the deal for someone who prefers Amazon delivery.
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Is this similar to the chilli oil on the table at Chinese/dumpling type restaurants?
Yes.
Depends on the restaurant. Some have dried shrimp in the chilli oil.
Pro tip; get this for dumplings: https://www.coles.com.au/product/hengshun-chinkiang-vinegar-…
And the chilli oil I linked below. Coles prices are not bad compared to Asian grocers
This is the way
Angry Lady Chilli Crisp gang
s/o @jjcf
Grandmas sell this stuff on the street in Footscray. Honestly, the best ones are either fresh, or Lao Gan Ma - available at Asian supermarkets and some regular supermarkets.
Get this: https://www.coles.com.au/product/laoganma-chilli-oil-hot-210…
I've tried the LKK one and it's about 50% oil. So depends what you want. The Laoganma has more chilli and also peanuts, and tastes better imo
Contains MSG if that makes a difference - plus made in China vs this in HK
Contains MSG if that makes a difference
Yeah, makes it better.
Laoganma is an established brand, not some cheap bs. It's made in China because it has been made in China for decades. Try it and you'll never buy the overpriced LKK one ever again. It's $3.40, have a go.
No LKK better
Edit: I sincerely apologise for underestimating angry grandma’s chilli crisp
Both are good. Used both. I do like the fact John cena loves Lao gan ma though lol
It’s like saying made in Australia vs made in Tasmania
Tasmania number 1
Hopefully the quality is much better in HK than China now. I’ve stopped purchasing any food products made in China
Lmao People here are still propagandized and brainwash to anything china must be bad lol. Never been to china, dun know the culture or history but believe all the Sinophobia on the internet.
@Jared17: lol I reckon 100% of the people posted their comments from a Chinese made phone, or a device with chinese components. As for the food, there has been controversies which are a legit concern, but most of the sauces, dried goods, pastes, oils etc are fine, and have been imported here for decades. If people don't want to eat any Chinese made food products, they can say goodbye to every single Asian restaurant, and have to start looking very carefully at the labels even at western grocers.
But I think the discussion here has been lively, but civil. No staight-up sinophobia really. Better than being told that "multiculturalism is a fail experiment" recently (among other stupid shit) and the commenter actually getting upvoted.
@Jared17: LOL I value my health. China is a cesspool of badly regulated for producers who poison their own people for a buck.
MSG isnt really that bad.
It's no different to process sugar used in food or even stelvia which is also plant derived like MSG.
@SpeedRunnerLink: Depends who you ask I guess. e.g.
Flavour enhancers are banned in infant foods in Australia, New Zealand and America because they are known to cause severe damage to the brain and nervous system.
It is a proven fact that MSG (and other flavour enhancers, 622, 623, 624, 625, 627, 631, 635) are highly addictive. Not only is it highly addictive, it is also known to cause obesity. Numerous researchers around the world are using MSG as a tool to create obese rats and mice to carry out research on.
Also there are numerous reports of people suffering migraines, asthma, fatigue, depression, insomnia, shakes, dehydration, brain fog, headaches, nausea, dizziness, numbness, heart palpitations and skin irritation.
@Tiggrrrrr: Banning it in infant food is fair enough.
If you want to avoid MSG in your diet completely, good luck with that. You can forget about Italian, and most Asian cuisine. No fermented stuff (which is funny because there's a famous American chef who's known for his fermented sauces/pastes etc but he's basically making MSG with extra steps). No yeast or yeast extracts like Vegemite. No charcuterie, no cheese etc.
It's always Chinese products copping shit, no one ever brings up Italian, Spanish, whatever cuisine.
I can post cherry picked quotes too:
What the FDA says about foods that contain MSG
“FDA considers the addition of MSG to foods to be “generally recognized as safe” (GRAS). Although many people identify themselves as sensitive to MSG, in studies with such individuals given MSG or a placebo, scientists have not been able to consistently trigger reactions.”
*emphasis mine
@Tiggrrrrr: Some of the things the government ban are contradicting.
In Australia they ban Cannabis use which is much safer and has health benefits as opposed to more addictive tobacco and alcohol which is legal.
And then in the US they ban Tiktok but not guns.
LOL China vs HK made is there any difference.
No diff. Hk is china. Wat they mean is hk and mainland.
"Product of China from Imported ingredients" ?
Thanks so much, I have the laoganma but something about it is just a bit different to my local. Maybe I just need to commit and buy a few
There's A LOT of Laoganma varieties, some even with chicken pieces. Stick with the one I linked
Angry Lady Chilli Crisp gang
lmao this is the best desciption 💯
LKK may contain more chilli oil but it is the right texture. The laoganma one is a bit thick, at the end it is out of oil like a paste, I have to add some oil to make it thinner.
You can make a very basic chilli oil by buying chilli flakes in bulk and soaking it in veg oil. Italians do this with olive oil
Making my own chili oil is too much work for me. Luckily, LKK offers a wide variety of sauce options to choose from, recognising that cooking can often be time-consuming!
You've probably seen these guys but here's a good recipe for homemade laoganma, they also have a 20 min deep dive vid into all the different varieties of laoganma if you really want to nerd out
@[Deactivated]: Thanks for the video. I've made stuff like Sambal from scratch so might give it a go.
How's this go for making Char siu pork?
Char siu is red dye, soy, hoisin, 5 spice and sugar depending on how sweet you want it. There are cheat sauces, I think LKK makes one, but it's not as good.
Yeah, we normally use LKK, but find it a bit 'flavour thin'. Just wondering if you could use this in a similar way?
@tunzafun001: This is a chilli oil. Completely different products. Just search for a char siu recipe, or just what I listed and what @Tiggrrrrr said
@rosebank: Yeah, got ya.
But the above says the LGM brand is a sticky paste. Just wondering if anyone has tried it roasted on pork (charsiu style), giving a bit more flavour.
@tunzafun001: The Coles one I linked is more crispy than pasty. You can put it on anything, char siu, suckling pig, whatever
I use fermented red bean curd instead of soy and colouring. I also add Shaoxing rice wine, garlic, pepper etc and a splash of Sesame oil to the marinade.
Lastly I use maple syrup instead of honey in the baste for that shiny caramelised finish. (I am not a big fan of honey in cooking.)
@Tiggrrrrr: That is the OG way. The Chinese red powder used is derived from that. I just listed the basics, your additions are great, and maple is a good sub.
@rosebank: I can guarantee you that the brand I buy has neither gluten nor added MSG.
If you are referring to the naturally occuring umami, then that is something else, and I am no going to bother getting into the difference between MSG and it's component parts.
Either way, I avoid MSG where possible, just like I avoid all artificial additives, colours, preservatives where possible. Why add artificial when you can achieve the same thing naturally?
naturally occuring umami
I am no going to bother getting into the difference between MSG and it's component parts.
Agreed.
I prefer this https://www.kct.sg/products/crispy-chilli. It's kinda expensive around $6.5 at my local asian grocery.
That's just boujee Angry Lady Chilli Crisp (I've tried that one and it's nice)
I prefer Laoganma as well but is there one without bloody beans and peanuts! only part i dont like that is in this product
I think there is a chilli only one, but good luck finding it in an Asian grocer. I can sort of read the labels and still have nfi what the 10 varieties are. Best to ask the staff
Can also recommend Laoganma. This is my fav chili sauce at the moment. They have a few different varieties too.
The one in the link is the chilli hot oil. I also saw the crispy chilli oil, isn’t that the OG? Whats the difference between them?
Which one?
They are both lan gao ma
@FrugalFindsDownUnder: Where did you find the crispy? If that's the one with chilli only, that's the OG. But the Coles one with peanuts is crunchy, but not super crispy.
@rosebank: I bought it from Woolies. Here are the links to each one:
Crispy Chilli Oil: https://www.woolworths.com.au/shop/productdetails/857199/lao…
Hot Chilli Oil: https://www.woolworths.com.au/shop/productdetails/684011/lao…
I clearly bought the crispy chilli oil with peanuts (says online but it just said “crispy chilli oil” on the jar). Perhaps the OG one is only in Chinese and sold in Chinese grocery stores?
@FrugalFindsDownUnder: The second one is the same as the coles one, and has peanuts
The first one might be the OG? Their labels are confusing af. Go to an asian grocer and there's like 10 varieties. I don't shop at Woolies, but might check it out
@rosebank: Yeah I see. To add on, the title for the 1st has “peanut” but its ingredient list doesn’t have peanut. Could be a mistake. On the other hand, the 2nd has peanut in its ingredient list.
Good on pizza bases too. Just don't use too much of the oil part.
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My favourite is Tean's crispy prawn chili.
This and Lao Gan Ma
Special shout out to the Coles website search bar…
Type in any of the product words in the title (ie Lee Kum Kee)… No hits!
Google said words+coles.. No probs
This, on Zinger burgers, is the way.
Does this contain MSG?
Just make your own chilli oil, so you don't need to worry about the quality or msg.
Good deal. The price is crazy nowadays. Last month I saw it at $9 in my local Asian shop. I was like no.
Yum! but cheaper at Coles :).
https://www.coles.com.au/product/lee-kum-kee-chiu-chow-chill…