Food · Posted 3 minutes ago 15 Asian Ingredients That’ll Expand Your Taste Buds Beyond Sriracha Some of the best ways to zhuzh up your meals. by Jen Shiori Adams BuzzFeed Contributor Link Facebook Pinterest Twitter Mail 1. Furikake Kuppa_rock / Getty Images If you've never tried Furikake , please run to your nearest Asian grocery store right now and pick up a jar — you won't regret it.
In case you're unfamiliar, Furikake is a dry seasoning, usually a mixture of seaweed, sesame seeds, salt, and herbs. It can be sprinkled on rice, fish, veggies, or any other dish in need of a little something extra. Aside from the popular nori (seaweed) flavor, there are also many other varieties like ume (pickled plum), wasabi, and shiso (dried perilla leaves).
Regardless of what flavor you go for, Furikake will add the perfect savory flavor to any meal. 2. Chili Crisp Oil Nurphoto / NurPhoto via Getty Images If you're into spicy things, it's essential to have a chili crisp oil in your pantry at all times.
It's basically oil that's been fried in chili peppers and a bunch of other spices, with the addition of garlic and peppercorns and other crunchy goodies — hence the "crisp" part of its name. Since it's become popular over the years, there are dozens of brands making their own varieties, but if you want a brand recommendation from a chili crisp fanatic, my favorites include Lao Gan Ma , Fly by Jing , and S&B . You can fry eggs in it, toss it on your rice or dumplings, or anything else .