Malaguetas Erjingtiao

The fragrance when I toast these in a dry pan is incredible—fills the whole kitchen. They add just the right amount of mild heat to my stir-fries without overwhelming the dish.

I've been using these in my homemade chili oil and the fragrance is absolutely incredible—fills the whole kitchen. They're mild enough that I can use a generous amount without overwhelming the dish, which is exactly what I wanted.

I love how fragrant these are even before cooking—the scent fills the kitchen instantly. Used them in a batch of chili oil and the flavor was rich without being too fiery.

The fragrance when I ground these for my mapo tofu was incredible — so floral and toasty, far more nuanced than generic red pepper flakes. They bring that authentic Sichuan aroma without overwhelming heat, exactly what I needed for chili oil.

Finally got my hands on these chilis after reading about their use in Sichuan chili crisp, and the fragrance really is as intense as people say. The mild spice level is perfect for adding depth without overwhelming a dish. I've been tossing them into stir-fries and stews all week.

I was skeptical about the hype, but the fragrance of these chilis when you toast them is on another level—it fills the whole kitchen. They add a gentle warmth without overwhelming heat, perfect for making my own chili oil.

I've been using these as the base for my own chili crisp and the fragrance is incredible—much more layered than standard dried chilis. The heat level is exactly what I wanted, gentle enough to not overpower but present enough to notice.

The fragrance really is intense—just opening the bag fills the kitchen. I used them in a batch of chili oil and the aroma was spot on, though the heat is mild as described.

These are decent for adding a subtle heat and that characteristic Sichuan aroma, but I was surprised at how quickly the bag runs out if you cook with them regularly. For the price, I expected a bit more volume.

These have a nice fragrance, but I was expecting a bit more heat given they're from Sichuan. The flavor is decent for adding aroma to oil, though you'll need a lot to get any real spice.