Cheers to a new era.
Hei Ma (黑馬) means “dark horse” in Mandarin — a symbol of unexpected strength, resilience, and comeback energy. The new name feels perfect for the next chapter of this chili crisp project, especially as we head into the Year of the Horse on the Chinese zodiac calendar.
Thank you for coming along for the ride. Stay tuned for what's in store!
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Spring Club Seasonal: MAIN SQUEEZE
We're bringing back a fan favorite because, to be quite honest, we can't NOT have this every spring. Main Squeeze combines extra fiery & locally-grown lemon drop and aji amarillo chiles, Meyer lemon zest, toasted sesame seeds, and lemongrass. It's the cat's pajamas.
This is a seasonal batch that is limited in quantity. Members get first dibs! Order your first shipment of our quarterly seasonal chili crisp club today!
Let customers speak for us
from 191 reviewsMagic they are.
This is SOOO good!
Everything tastes better with this on it, absolutely love the sesame seeds in there—yummy!! I stocked up since it’s a seasonal item.
I'm obsessed. I eat it on eggs every morning. Devasted it's sold out and can't wait to buy more.
Mild to medium heat. Excellent flavor. The clean ingredients are appreciated. Other brands use canola oil.
It’s the perfect spice, crunch topping that goes with many foods. Pizzaz!
I put this on everything and it makes all my food 10,000 times better. So flavorful, so zesty, so balanced. Truly cannot recommend enough.
These beans are so easy to enjoy in salads or with scrambled eggs, as a side to grilled meat. Even people who don’t like spicy food, love these beans.
So freakin good it was my birthday present to myself
I have historically not been a huge fan of spicy stuff, which is why Green Gems has been my jam (not to mention Magic Beans). One taste of Main Squeeze and I became an instant convert. The tart of the Meyer lemons and the blend of the sesame and fennel seeds with the lemongrass and a little sugar to round it out makes this recipe the new favorite in our house. We have had it on cabbage pancakes, silken tofu with green onions, over ramen noodles and even on top of some baked refried black beans. YUM!
Amazing! Everything they make tastes great and they are friendly and speedy with delivery.
This, along worth green gems, have definitely become pantry staples in our home!
Delicious
Chili crisp adds such a nice pop of flavor and crunch, without being too hot.
Love the blend of flavors in this iconically-named sauce. I used to hiccup when I ate it from the heat level (didn't really burn too much though, just a nice kick), but I worked through it just to be able to eat more. Would recommend on mac and cheese or Boursin cheese, or just a simple jammy egg. But I'll try it on pretty much anything. I crave it and have found no other chili crisp like it, flavor wise and with an actually crispy texture. I LOVE HEI MA!!!
What is chili crisp?
Chili crisp is a family of condiments traditionally made with dried chile peppers, aromatics, and spices infused in oil for a perfectly crunchy, crispy, tingly, flavorful kick. It has roots in Sichuan cuisine, but its versatility makes it universally delicious on any dish.
Our lineup of chili crisp features recipes developed with a former cocktail bartender's approach to balance and building remarkable flavors in each spoonful. Give us a try and watch as chili crisp becomes your favorite condiment on the shelf!
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Chili Crisp
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Dragon's Booty
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Main Squeeze - Seasonal
5.0 / 5.0
(15) 15 total reviews
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