Mr. Tai’s Chili Garlic Flakes—a drier twist on traditional Vietnamese chili oil—have captured hearts and taste buds across the country, including here in Austin. A FAMILY RECIPE WITH HEART ...

"When we cooked, everybody came around," Lucky chuckled. "My dad has always had this sate chili oil, the Vietnamese version. We've had that at our table, in our meals. And [it's] a family recipe." ...

I made the chilli sauce at home but it took a few attempts ... If you live in an area with a large Vietnamese population, you might be able to find bottled tuong ot toi. Chu lua is available ...

From bánh mì and bun cha to pho, Vietnamese cuisine is a perennial ... Between two small noodle bowls, divide the sesame seeds, crispy chilli oil, soy sauce, maple syrup, black vinegar, sesame ...