Lao Gan Ma Crispy Chilli Oil, 210g

Lao Gan Ma Crispy Chilli Oil - known to fans simply as LGM - is the cult Chinese chilli crisp that needs no introduction. A glossy, deeply savoury soybean oil loaded (30%) with crunchy chilli flakes, fried onion, fermented soybean and a quiet hum of Sichuan pepper. It's less about brute heat and more about umami, crunch and that addictive moreish edge that's made it a staple in kitchens across the world.

It's the kind of jar that quietly transforms whatever it lands on. Spoon it over fried eggs, stir it through a bowl of Simple Pork Ramen or Spicy Peanut Butter Ramen, use it to dress steaming bowls of Dan Dan Noodles, or serve it as a dipping sauce alongside Pork & Chive Dumplings with Black Rice Vinegar Dressing. Once a jar's open, you'll find yourself reaching for it constantly.

If you want to go deeper, our Ultimate Guide to Crispy Chilli Oil walks through the history, flavour styles and best ways to use Chinese chilli crisp at home.

Why we love it:

• The original Chinese crispy chilli oil - the jar that started the global chilli crisp craze
  Loaded with 30% chilli flakes plus fried onion for serious texture and crunch
  
• Layered, savoury heat with a gentle hum of Sichuan pepper - moreish rather than punishing
  
• A fridge-free pantry staple that lifts almost any savoury dish
  
• Brilliant value at £3.95 for a generous 210g jar

How to use:

• Spoon over noodles, ramen, dumplings, congee, fried rice, dan dan noodles or steamed greens - try our Simple Pork Ramen, Spicy Peanut Butter Ramen and Dan Dan Noodles recipes
• Serve as a dipping sauce alongside Pork & Chive Dumplings, pot stickers, wontons or gyoza
  
• Drizzle over fried or scrambled eggs, avocado on toast or roasted vegetables for an instant flavour upgrade
  
• Stir through mayo, yoghurt, soy or black vinegar for a quick condiment, or finish soups, stews and grilled meats
  
• Always stir well before each use - the crispy bits settle at the bottom of the jar

More information:

• Lao Gan Ma - which translates as "old godmother" - was founded by Tao Huabi in Guizhou, China in 1996 and has become one of the most recognised chilli sauces in the world
• For more on the brand and how chilli crisp is made, read our Ultimate Guide to Crispy Chilli Oil
  
• Store in a cool, dry place out of direct sunlight. No need to refrigerate after opening
  
• Allergens: SOYA
  
• Ingredients: Vegetable oil, chilli (30%), onion, black bean (soybean, water), E621, salt, sugar, Sichuan pepper.