Chuan Wa Zi Crispy Peanut & Chili Oil Sauce (川娃子 香酥油辣子) — 200g

Crispy, fragrant, and boldly spicy. Chuan Wa Zi (川娃子) is a well-known Sichuan condiment brand, and their 香酥油辣子 (Xiāng Sū Yóu Là Zi) is their signature crispy peanut chili oil — a Sichuan-style chili oil packed with crispy peanuts, aromatic spices, and the deep, fragrant heat of 油辣子 (yóu là zi). The 香酥 (xiāng sū) in the name says it all: fragrant and crispy — this is a chili oil with texture, not just heat. Made in China.

Product Details

• Net Weight: 200g
• Country of Origin: China (Sichuan)
• Brand: Chuan Wa Zi (川娃子)
• Type: Crispy peanut chili oil (香酥油辣子)
• Key ingredients: Chili oil (油辣子), crispy peanuts (香酥花生), Sichuan spices

What Is 油辣子 (Yóu Là Zi)?

油辣子 (yóu là zi) is a classic Sichuan chili oil — made by pouring hot oil over dried chilies and aromatics to bloom their flavor and color into a rich, fragrant, deep-red oil. It is the foundational condiment of Sichuan cuisine, used in everything from cold noodles and dumplings to hot pot dipping sauces. Chuan Wa Zi’s version adds crispy peanuts (香酥) for texture and nuttiness, elevating it from a pure chili oil to a more complex, crunchy condiment.

Flavor & Texture

• 🌶️ Sichuan chili heat: Bold, aromatic spice from quality dried chilies — intense but rounded, with depth rather than just raw heat
• 🌰 Crispy peanuts (香酥): Crunchy, nutty pieces throughout the oil — adds texture and a toasty, savory richness to every spoonful
• ✨ Fragrant aromatics: The 香 (xiāng, fragrant) character comes from the spice blend — star anise, Sichuan pepper, and other aromatics bloomed in hot oil
• 🍶 Rich chili oil base: Deep red, thick, and coating — clings to noodles, dumplings, and vegetables

How to Use

• 🍜 Noodles: The classic use — stir into cold or hot noodles for instant Sichuan flavor
• 🥟 Dumplings & wontons: Drizzle over as a dipping sauce or toss directly
• 🍳 Stir-fries & eggs: Add a spoonful to stir-fries, fried eggs, or scrambled eggs
• 🍚 Rice & congee: Stir into plain rice or congee for a quick, flavorful meal
• 🥗 Cold salads (凉拌): Toss with cucumber, tofu, or vegetables for a Sichuan-style cold dish

Perfect For

• 🌶️ Sichuan food lovers: Authentic 油辣子 flavor from a trusted Sichuan brand
• 🌰 Chili oil enthusiasts: The crispy peanut addition makes this more versatile and texturally interesting than plain chili oil
• 🎁 Gifting: A distinctive Sichuan pantry staple — great addition to any Asian condiment gift set

Note: Contains peanuts and chili. Please check the actual package for full ingredient and allergen information before consuming.