It’s the tiny jar of flavour that has found its way into almost every store cupboard and chef’s table.
Even cult chef Nigella Lawson is a fan of it, saying the condiment makes “everything sing”.
And if you’re looking for a simple way to elevate any dish, you are going to need to get your hands on a chilli oil.
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Look no further than Lee Kum Kee’s Chiu Chow Style Chilli Oil, which is available for purchase from all key Australian supermarket retailers including Coles and Woolworths, and it has been hailed the secret to the ultimate low-calorie snack.
The $6 chilli oil is prepared from the finest preserved chilli and is excellent for dipping, dumplings, stir-frying or as an accompaniment for various kinds of noodles.
It’s a deliciously good sauce, with plenty of garlic, lots of salt, some soy sauce and a bit of sugar.
Those who love it buy it and use it for everything, from sauces and noodles to a four-ingredient snack.
So how do you make the viral snack?
First up, you’re going to need to get your hands on just four ingredients: carrot, cucumber, Lee Kum Kee Chiu Chow Style Chilli Oil and mayonnaise.
The mayo is optional, as it will give a creamier and less spicy sauce.
You simply alter your various portion sizes, depending on how many you want to feed with the snack.
To make it, chop up the cucumber and carrot into batons and use Lee Kum Kee’s Chiu Chow Style Chilli Oil as a dipping sauce.
The salty, spicy chilli oil combined with the freshness of the freshness of the veggie sticks is the perfect texture and flavour combination.
For a creamier sauce, try mixing in some mayonnaise of your choice into the Lee Kum Kee Chiu Chow Style Chilli Oil.
For more information and to shop Lee Kum Kee’s Chiu Chow Style Chilli Oil, head here now.
