Lao Gan Ma (Chili Oil with Chicken)
世界を制した「おばちゃん」の顔！神の食べるラー油
Description
China's most famous chili oil brand, recognized by the stern face of its founder on the jar. A massive umami block packed with bone-in chicken, peanuts, and charred chilies.
Classification: Everyone, Condiment, Crunchy Chili Oil, All-Purpose God
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How to use
Ingredients
- Rapeseed oil
- Chili
- Chicken(bone-in)
- Peanuts
- Garlic
- Sichuan peppercorn
- MSG
Instructions
- [Authentic Usage]
- (Eat raw) Dropping a massive spoonful directly over hot white rice or boiled dumplings is the simplest and best.
- (Stir-fries) Fry minced pork and scallions, add
- tbsp of Lao Gan Ma to bloom the aroma, toss in tofu, and you instantly have 'Lao Gan Ma Mapo Tofu'.
- (Mixed Noodles) Toss boiled noodles with soy, black vinegar, and Lao Gan Ma for an authentic 'Spicy Mixed Noodle'.
- Used as a secret ingredient in fried rice, the crunchy peanuts and chicken umami elevate the dish explosively.
Learn more Substitutes, pairings, tips
Key spices
Aroma of charred chili and chicken fat depth
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Momoya Crunchy Chili Oil (Lao Gan Ma has deeper umami)
Pairing
White Rice / Boiled Dumplings / Fried Rice
Trivia
[Trivia] There are many varieties (Chicken, Peanut, Onion), but the 'Chicken' one is best for beginners. Caution: it contains hard, splintered chicken bone fragments.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] Never just scoop the 'red oil' from the top. You must dig deep to aggressively scoop up the 'charred chili flakes' and 'peanuts' resting at the bottom.
Allergen
Chicken, Peanuts, Soybeans