Chilli papričky Erjingtiao

I was a bit worried they'd be too mild, but the aroma when I opened the bag is absolutely intoxicating — that intense fragrance really does fill the kitchen. I've been using them in my own chili oil and the depth of flavor is exactly what my stir-fries were missing.

These are the real deal. The fragrance when you open the bag is incredible, and the mild heat lets the scent really come through in a simple oil dip. Exactly what I needed for making a more authentic chili crisp at home.

These have that deep, almost smoky fragrance that fills the kitchen the second you toast them, even if the heat level is pretty gentle. I used them for a batch of chili oil and the flavor came out really layered, not just spicy. Only minor thing is the bag could be a bit more resealable, but they’re