12 Delicious Things to Eat With Six-Eyed Scorpion Crispy Chilli Oil

Six-Eyed Scorpion chilli oil may have roots in Singapore-inspired flavour, but it is far too sociable to remain beside the dumplings. Its combination of crisp shallot, garlic, chilli, shiitake, soy and aromatic spices can add texture and savoury depth across the weekly menu.

Here are twelve easy ways to put your jar to work.

1. Fried or poached eggs

Spoon it over eggs with sourdough and avocado. The crisp bits add texture, while the oil runs into the yolk and creates the sort of breakfast people normally photograph before eating.

2. Dumplings

Mix one spoonful with soy sauce and a dash of black vinegar. Dip generously. Lose count of how many dumplings you have eaten. This is a judgement-free kitchen.

3. Instant or fresh noodles

Stir it through cooked noodles with a little noodle water. Add spring onion, greens and a soft-boiled egg. Dinner has now exceeded the ambitions of its packet.

4. Pizza

Drizzle it over margherita, mushroom, salami or roasted vegetable pizza. Crispy chilli oil brings more texture than ordinary chilli oil and makes the crust especially worth chasing.

5. Pasta

Toss a spoonful through aglio e olio, carbonara or a creamy tomato sauce. Start carefully, taste, then add more if the evening requires drama.

6. Roast vegetables

Finish cauliflower, pumpkin, carrots or Brussels sprouts with chilli crunch. Add yoghurt or tahini sauce for a cool, creamy contrast.

7. Seafood

Spoon it over grilled prawns, scallops or a firm white fish. Add lemon or lime to brighten the rich, savoury oil.

8. Toasted sandwiches

Stir a little into mayonnaise, then spread it on a chicken, cheese or roasted vegetable toastie. It is a small change with suspiciously large consequences.

9. Rice bowls

Layer rice with cucumber, leftover vegetables, tofu, chicken or salmon. Finish with crispy chilli oil and call it a bowl, which is the modern way to make leftovers feel organised.

10. Salads

Whisk the oil with rice vinegar, lime juice and a touch of honey. Toss through crunchy cabbage, cucumber or green beans for a dressing with actual opinions.

11. Halloumi

Combine crispy chilli oil with honey and spoon it over hot halloumi. Salty, sweet, spicy and crisp: the four food groups of excellent entertaining.

12. Soup and congee

Add a spoonful just before serving. It works beautifully with pumpkin soup, chicken broth, wonton soup and congee, bringing colour, fragrance and crunch.

Which jar should you choose?

Original offers a flavour-forward 6/10 kick. Extra Spicy turns the heat up to a stated 8/10 with bird’s eye chillies. The 212ml jar is ideal for exploring; the 720ml XL format is for households that have moved beyond experimentation and into infrastructure.

Order from the Six-Eyed Scorpion chilli oil range at Petits Trésors, with delivery across the Mornington Peninsula and beyond.