Taberu Rayu: The "Crunchy Chili Oil" That Makes White Rice Irresistible

Today, I want to introduce you to Taberu Rayu.
​See that red topping on my rice? That’s it! It comes from the jar you see on the left.

​The name literally means "Chili oil for eating." It’s a savory, spicy oil packed with coarsely chopped garlic and onions that have been fried to a perfect crisp. The combination of that addictive "crunchy" texture and the salty-spicy kick matches perfectly with plain white rice.

​In Japan, rice is our staple food, and because of that, we have an incredible variety of toppings called Furikake or specialized condiments designed just to make rice taste better.

​When I have something like this, I end up eating way more rice than usual!

​It’s very affordable and incredibly delicious. If you love a bit of spice and texture, you should definitely give it a try!

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