Lao Gan Ma - Crispy Chilli in Oil

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“Dried minced onion from the supermarket spice aisle is a shortcut for the usual step of frying fresh minced onion, and it improves the crispness, too”.

Yes! I feel vindicated!

Spicy Chili Crisp Sauce Recipe from Serious Eats

Spicy Chili Crisp Sauce with the “angry lady” on the bottle is amazing! Thinking of making my own. Here is the serious eats post I have a great quantity of dried shallots, dried garlic, and dried mushrooms, in addition to dried chilies. One recipe seems to be saying the purpose of frying is to “dehydrate” the shallots and garlic. Any thoughts or suggestions about using the dried? Freeze dried shallots Garlic slices