Stir, scoop, drizzle over everything
A spoonful of itsu crispy’chilli oil is one of the easiest ways to bring everyday dishes to life.
Inspired by the way chilli oils are used across Asian cooking, it is made to be spooned, drizzled, stirred and dipped. The magic is in the balance: warming chilli, savoury depth, crispy garlic, shallots and crunchy seeds, all coming together to add flavour, texture and a little fire.
Whether you are finishing a bowl of ramen, tossing it through a cucumber salad, stirring it into a dipping sauce or spooning it over avocado toast, itsu crispy’chilli oil is a simple way to add bold flavour to the food you already love.
Here are some of our favourite ways to use it..
drizzling over ramen
crispy’chilli oil ramen
serves 4 | prep time 5 mins | cook time 30 mins
One of the best ways to use crispy’chilli oil is as a finishing touch for a steaming bowl of ramen. Added just before serving, it brings warmth, crunch and savoury umami flavour without overpowering the broth.
This recipe starts with cooked itsu udon noodles, topped with finely sliced red pepper, spring onions and itsu chicken gyoza. Pour over warming itsu sesame chicken broth, then finish with a teaspoon of itsu crispy’chilli oil.
Simple, comforting and full of flavour, it’s the kind of bowl that feels just right for a healthy lunch or a quick midweek dinner.
toss it through a cucumber salad
chilli crisp cucumber salad
serves 2 | prep time 10 mins | cook time N/A
Itsu crispy'chilli oil isn't just for hot dishes. It also makes an easy dressing for fresh salads, coating fresh ingredients with savoury flavour and gentle heat.
This cucumber salad combines twisted cucumber with a dressing made from itsu crispy'chilli oil, soy sauce, sesame oil, rice wine vinegar and a touch of brown sugar. Leave the cucumber to marinate for an hour before serving for even more flavour.
drizzle it over avocado toast
crispy’chilli oil avocado toast
serves 4 | prep time 5 mins | cook time 5 mins
A drizzle of crispy'chilli oil takes avocado toast from simple to seriously satisfying. The creamy avocado pairs perfectly with the crunchy garlic, shallots and warming chilli.
Spread mashed avocado with lime and a pinch of salt over toasted sourdough, top with cherry tomatoes, then finish with a spoonful of itsu crispy'chilli oil for a bold breakfast, brunch or snack.
create a dipping sauce for soup'dumplings
chicken soup'dumplings with a sesame & soy dressing
serves 1 | prep time 5 mins | cook time 2–3 mins
itsu crispy'chilli oil adds a flavour upgrade to dipping sauces, adding both texture and depth.
Heat itsu chicken soup'dumplings and leave them to cool slightly. Mix soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, honey and sesame oil, then pour over the dumplings. Finish with a drizzle of itsu crispy'chilli oil for extra crunch and a gentle chilli kick.
crisp or crunch?
What makes itsu crispy’chilli oil stand out is its balance of heat, umami, crisp and crunch.
The crisp comes from the chilli flakes, while the crunch comes from toasted garlic, shallots and seeds. It took around 30 recipes to find the perfect balance, creating a chilli oil that is full of flavour, texture and warmth without overpowering the food you add it to.
Once you have tried it drizzled over noodles, tossed through salads or spooned onto avocado toast, you will discover just how versatile itsu crispy’chilli oil can be.
A little spoonful goes a long way.
