Name: Green Thai Chili Crisp
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 12 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup green Thai chilies, finely sliced; 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced; 2 shallots, thinly sliced; 1/2 cup neutral oil (grapeseed or canola); 2 tablespoons lemongrass, finely minced; 1 tablespoon ginger, finely minced; 2 tablespoons fish sauce; 1 tablespoon lime juice; 1/2 teaspoon sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt

Green Thai Chili Crisp

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This Green Thai Chili Crisp is a fiery, aromatic condiment designed to bring a burst of heat and brightness to any dish. Featuring crisp garlic, shallots, and vibrant green Thai chilies, it’s layered with lemongrass and ginger for depth, and finished with fish sauce and lime juice for salty-savory and acidic punch. Inspired by Thai flavors and the essential principle of balancing salt, fat, acid, and heat, this condiment is perfect for drizzling over rice, noodles, eggs, or roasted veggies, making any meal pop with complex, crave-worthy flavor and crunch.

Ingredients

Instructions

Prepare all vegetables and aromatics: thinly slice chilies, garlic, and shallots; finely mince lemongrass and ginger.
In a small saucepan, heat the neutral oil over medium-low heat until shimmering.
Add garlic and shallots; cook, stirring often, until golden and crisp, about 3-4 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
Add lemongrass, ginger, and chilies to the hot oil. Fry, stirring occasionally, until chilies turn vibrant green and slightly crisp, about 2-3 minutes.
Turn off heat. Stir in fish sauce, lime juice, sugar, and salt. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt or lime juice for balance (salt-fat-acid-heat principle).
Return crispy garlic and shallots to the oil mixture and stir well. Let cool completely.
Transfer chili crisp to a clean jar. Store in refrigerator for up to 3 weeks. Serve as a condiment with rice, noodles, grilled meats, or vegetables.