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We got these chili oils from Lucky Panda a little while back, and we have been so excited to break these open and try them! They sent us 3 flavors, their Original, Lemongrass, and Habanero.
Original:
If you’re someone who loves a chili oil with a LOT of garlic, this is the perfect oil for you. As soon as the jar was opened, I was met with a super strong garlic smell. It’s on the milder side, making this a perfect entry point to chili oils. True to the way it smells, this is a very garlic forward chili oil. The garlic and pepper flake from multiple types of peppers come together very well to create one of the best tasting chili oils I’ve ever had. The soy sesame oil blend gives this a really good umami flavor that has just a touch of heat for some depth.
Heat: 2/10
Flavor: 9.5/10
Our rating :9/10
Lemongrass:
This oil is just as flavorful as the Original. The garlic is still super strong, which I am a huge fan of. This one’s just a touch hotter, with a nice fresh lemongrass finish to really set it apart from the original. This one doesn’t have as much flake, making it a lot thinner than the original. It has a beautiful deep crimson color that would look great topping your favorite dishes.
Heat: 4/10
Flavor: 10/10
Our rating: 10/10
Habanero:
This one is right between the other two in terms of how much flake is in it, which I think is a perfect balance between the two. You can smell right away that this one is a step above the others in terms of heat. This oil hits you really fast. If you’re someone who isn’t satisfied with the normal amount of spice in chili oil, this is the one you’ve been looking for. It starts with the same garlic-centered flavor of the others, followed quickly by the heat and flavor of the habanero, both of which linger for quite a while. This is the perfect chili oil for anyone who really likes to bring the heat to their food.
Heat: 6/10
Flavor: 9.5/10
Our rating: 9.5/10
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