Same. Some swear by Lao Gan Ma, but for some reason, it makes my stomach feel funny.

This homemade one is by far the best I remember having, and I've had quite a few. I'll be heading off to Malaysia in about a month, so I'll report back if I find anything.

I know what you mean. What's even more infuriating is when one or both of two things happen:

1. There's not "Skip to recipe" button; and/or

2. In the recipe, they refer to the 5-page blurb.

A recipe should be able to stand on its own without having to read the blurb.

But I did read at some point in the last few years is that Google or search engines in general "look" at these blurbs and they get bumped to the top or something. I didn't read much in to it.

This 100%

It's super easy. Takes just over an hour and a quarter with all of the waiting time. I spent the most time on measuring out the ingredients. Everything else was just waiting.

I've done other recipes, but I think I like this one the best so far. I just need to play with it to kick up the sichuan tingle a bit more without throwing out the flavour too much.

Sure can! DM me your full name, address, and credit card information with security code, and it'll be on its way. 🫢

100%. Then you have it on hand for whenever you want a little spice. Goes so well with noods.