The Hot Garlic Chili Crisp You’ve Never Tried

Mama Teav’s Hot Garlic is the most exciting chili crisp that you’ve never tried. Developed over decades by Mama Teav herself after escaping the 1980’s Khmer Rouge genocide in Cambodia, her children Christina and Anthony have capture that lightning in a bottle and turned it into a small family business. Working every position in the company, they’re slowly getting the word out about the crispy, garlicky, spicy condiment.
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[@savysimon]

My mom was 8 months pregnant with me, had to barefoot walk for 11 days from Cambodia to Thailand. I was born in a refugee camp.. then we’re sponsored to America by missionaries. My family are so Thankful. I came to America when I was 5. It’s so heartwarming to see Khmer Americans doing awesome! 🙏🙏 Thank you for the video!

[@tipsyonteaaa]

This almost made me cry. My mama has the same story of the Khmer Rouge. After coming to America and having kids, cooking was the one thing that connected her to her roots and memories of her childhood and her parents before the terror. My mama is truly the most selfless, giving and caring human I know. Bless our mothers, all of them. 🇰🇭🙏🏽

[@heykevlam]

Munchies, thank you for sharing this with us. Seeing other khmerican families strive and grow from hardhips that roots to the Khmer rouge & us, as 1st generation Cambodian American. It really fills my heart with joy & love. Even Ming Kungthea, reminds me of my mother in every way. Hospitable, loving, feeding others, skilled in the kitchen and emotionally energetic. (Crying while typing this) Someday, I'd love to see them on an ordinary grocery shelf. As for now, I will buy my jars of this sauce. Love this.

[@bermei5187]

I met Christina at a vendor event and tried her chili crisp. Was the crunchiest crispy chili oil I've ever had. Good stuff.,

[@jamesheng1878]

Always good to see other Cambodians making it!

[@batam1979]

Absolutely love this stuff. It goes on everything from potato chips to steamed vegetables! 😁💯 Keep it up! Every pantry needs this!

[@donttalktomebye]

I love that this crisp is so integral to their mom escaping the kmer rouge and also the creation supports to the people who are still in cambodia. Full circle!

[@ytyoungrichnhigh]

Reminds me of the shito (chili sauce) we have in Ghana, Africa. Made of shrimp, some oils, peppers... MAN is it amazing with rice and stew! Love and respect.

[@BM_100]

That reminds me of some dishes in Louisiana . Shrimp, oil, spices are huge in Creole/Louisianan cuisine.

[@samwrought5650]

Mama Teav my old Sunday school teacher. Love you all 🇰🇭

[@sumochop360]

why is there no link to purchase this delicious crispy garlic hot oil?

[@Baelfyr]

Most likely because they are a micro business, or at least this aspect is very small, the amount of views this video will get and then the percentage of people who would buy this would be huge, it would overload what they could possible produce, to the point they would be on back order for some time, which could be negative for their business to have customers waiting for a long time. It takes a long time for a small business to move into factory size even on a small scale to pump out enough product to keep up with demand. But if they are looking at supplying super markets they will eventually need to increase production out of a local kitchen and higher employees and go from there.

[@JonahhChavarria]

@@Baelfyr wrong, if you click on their site you can already order online and they already are in stores. they’re more than capable of supplying the high demand from this videos

[@thebigdawgj]

@@JonahhChavarria Where is the link?

[@loveinthematrix]

@@JonahhChavarria way to be helpful brah (hope u can feel the sarcasm)

[@Kenlac92]

​@@loveinthematrix why dont you put your sausage fingers to use and google the restaurants name

[@michelbrandy261]

hard working people..may they flourish and super successful in their business.

[@brendasays2324]

This is hitting home for me right now. My mom was actually the main cook for many small local lao/thai restaurants here at home. She recently retired from making food and her cooking is greatly missed. But she was getting over worked and realized she can do it on her own. We’re now as a family starting a small business for her, so she can continue to do what she loves to do. It’s amazing to see our parents live life to the fullest. My parents are too migrant immigrants during the vietnam war. Me and my siblings are now in our mid 30’s and do our very best for our parents to. I love seeing what others want to share, specially family connections. Sook sa bai.

[@chmcproductions]

I just got my jar in the mail! Best chili oil/ crisp product I’ve ever tried by far.

[@classicb34st71]

Ordered from???

[@Opinlinz]

@@classicb34st71 You don't know how to use a Google search engine?

[@gilgamesh5082]

The tastiest, crunchiest, and fragrant garlic chili crunch out there. Their design and branding is top notch too.

[@investing4arellanos]

Tony and Tina… So happy for you guys! Mama Teavs Hot Garlic is always in rotation at the crib.

[@woljay9362]

This looks delicious!!! And the family is so loving, hard working and inspiring. Wishing them all the best!

[@yorusama5011]

Thank you for sharing your mom's story. Loved it. Food looked ssoooooo good.

[@25peyimwen]

I bought it right after watching this video and I am about to purchase my second jar. it's really good and the best thing about it is the crunch.

[@reneegardner2286]

I've seen this in the stores. Looks so good

[@sinjitsu]

All love here from a Khmer Australian, keep pushing forward and make them dreams a reality. The hot garlic chilli oil looks fire 🔥

[@rjpichardo]

Just bought some! I cant wait to share it awesome. Keep it pushin y'all! all love

[@TheJourneyOutdoors.]

I'll be ordering some to support you guys. I love garlic and chili, and I can't wait to try it.

[@gawdbody6710]

Just saw this today and went str8 to Google and ordered a jar. Says won't be ready till mid August and I can't wait to try it. !!!!

[@QueenCityWoman]

I love this!! Thank you for sharing your story. My family is diverse and my cousin mom is from Cambodia. I have learned so much. I love Asian food. I would love to buy some of your chilli oil.

[@camariihaythe5365]

Yeah, I need like 5 bottles of that for real. Laoganma has to be a top five condiment (in my opinion lol) and this is right up that same alley for me. Hot garlic just sounds right.

[@donaldhamilton5380]

I love this. Bless your family.

[@chrish8331]

Just got some! An amazing life changing condiment thank you!

[@classyladyamm]

WALKED from Cambodia to Thailand. WOW!!! She seems like literally the best mom with awesome kids. Let me go order. I've tried many of different kinds but not one that I really have fell in love with but this sounds like it fits my palette.

[@ladolcevitafl]

This is one of my top 3 condiments. Delicious!

[@Himothy_J]

I just had this garlic for the first time today… OH MY GOSH ITS GOOD. MAMA TEAV FOR THE WIN 🏆🤩

[@geronimocramos]

I got this at the farmers markett in SF ferry building and it's literally the BEST chili crisp I have EVER had. I'm buying more!

[@Isaac-bc3nr]

Have you tried lao gan ma? How does it compare? Thanks

[@ichirosuzuki209]

So great and awesome!!!! I miss you all!!

[@kemibaro]

This is such a great story

[@LibraLuvStyle]

Looks so yummy😋 thanks for sharing 💐

[@CookinWithSquirrl]

Ordered a jar! Thank you for sharing your story!

[@usmilwife]

I am going to look for this product. It looks so delicious. Yummy 😋

[@Nae9211]

The story alone made me want to buy it. This is so beautiful to see… great job guys. 4 bottles on the way🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@rg20322]

Same here! Also anything with garlic is going to be great!

[@rg20322]

Also this woman is so impressive and creative! I'm sure she gets it from her mom.

[@functionoflightone]

God bless this lovely family and all the survivors of such a difficult time.

[@AaronSpielman]

*This* is good marketing. I'm 22 seconds into the video, I stopped playback, found your website, and ordered a jar. I am a garlic fiend, and I won't have to share this with anyone else in the house as they don't like the heat. :D:D I'm kinda bummed I never heard about you folks when I was living just across the bay (I grew up in the Bay Area, and only left in 2019).

[@vichycakes]

Yay Cambodian culture ❤️

[@amandaklemmer7970]

Just ordered two jars! Looks so delicious!

[@melchaos5288]

Love seeing successful Khmer family!

[@trygvemarck02]

my current obsession!! just looooove their product😍

[@davidnelson9335]

So rad - just ordered some and can't wait!

[@Sara-mv1vd]

Love this sauce. It goes with everything.

[@leonardcavaretta905]

I definitely need to get some of this and try it.

[@2bitmarketanarchist337]

My maternal grandparents, mom, aunt, and uncles came to the US for the same reasons. We lost my grandma a few months back. This video would have put a massive smile on her face.

[@Melza01]

Nothing beats handmade 👌🏽

[@kellyroyds5040]

While I'm absolutely addicted to Laoganma spicy chili crisp which has onions, I am definitely open to trying this. Congratulations on your family business.

[@leonardcavaretta905]

Didn't you watch this? It also has onions in 2 different forms.

[@benenovak]

Laoganma isn’t spicy

[@kellyroyds5040]

@@benenovak Was your comment really necessary? By the way, spicy is in the name for your information.

[@kellyroyds5040]

@@leonardcavaretta905 Laoganma has onions only, no garlic. Maybe you should have looked it up before commenting, and yes I watched the video.

[@degmar]

@@kellyroyds5040 I guess your original post should've said "which has onions only".

[@finnabinnaconna9836]

Just ordered 3 jars!! Stoked!

[@Cuthbert687]

Thanks to my daughter in law Hsingii for introducing me to Mama Teav's on a recent visit to LA. I've tried other 'crunchies' but none match Mama's for the right heat plus a real 'punch' of flavor.

[@neiloppa2620]

Where in LA did you try it?

[@Raiya_ru17]

Wow that looks good and was so surprised with the added powdered onion that they did. I love chili garlic and would buy this. Hope they go international.

[@andthecowsaysmoo4]

Just ordered two jars, and can’t wait!

[@gwynnlinn1133]

Wonderful! Just wonderful!

[@adden2242]

I love garlic!! and this looks very yummy!!

[@trondukes7828]

Just placed an order, can't wait to try in hopes of buying more!!

[@mikewilliams9286]

Just ordered a jar. I already know it's going to be fantastic. So much love put into great ingredients, gotta be good.

[@kaitlynlam4488]

Hello, do u have the link for ordering? Thanks

[@sheenawilliams3672]

Ordered my first jar just now! I must see what the buzz is about!

[@amonprath3212]

I just purchased, cant wait to try it.

[@akiba1972]

Literally I just paused the video and ordered!! Ive got to try this

[@JeffWomack]

Wow! Awesome. Love this on my morning eggs

[@QuizaCulture]

Another great profile. I just ordered it. Looking forward to trying it :) -JQ

[@Frondo22]

I’m from Canada and was just visiting California not too long ago. I’m sad I just found this after coming home. I’ll find a way to bring it home!

[@beatpirate8]

i saw it at berkeley bowl and gifted to a friend! ill order now for my family! in oakland there are aunties from se asia that is AMAZING and different! thank you! all asian mamas in oakland should bottle it up! i bet we have such rich histories and migration stories and dreams of the home country! 💚🌻💚🌻💚

[@jacobstr]

This is by far THE BEST chili crisp/oil, my god. It’s so so good.

[@sophielaurenti8846]

This product reminds me a lttle of the garlic chili oil my parents make for khao piak sen. Now I want to try this hot garlic chili crisp. And those egg rolls are beautifully wrapped.

[@Dustendee]

This stuff is so good!

[@1969Esteban]

I’m so excited for my first order!!

[@napunarotan8138]

Thank you for this product !!! This is my kind of chili garlic sauce. The more garlicky, the better. I order directly from your website. I'm hook and I'm on my 5th bottle. I hope one day, I can buy this sauce at my local Walmart !!!

[@dooodooodooo555]

"Garlic is part of my life". i felt that

[@lisaohara7493]

It's so good & you can put it on almost everything! Very addi tive. Highly recommend!

[@AsianFoodNerd]

So cute - brothers and sisters being best friends and starting a brand. 🌶

[@adammcnaughton8814]

This looks so good

[@Rahmanooooo]

I love this , taste amazing

[@candygram4435]

I need this!

[@mikerowaving1]

Emeryville…not Emoryville…c’mon Vice! Rest of the video was great though! Need to try this!

[@eu8235]

Came here to say the same.

[@hankstrohbeck]

lol thank you!!

[@djboogie4561]

lol

[@five1five06]

Sum ting wong

[@tityates8279]

Garlic is a precious taste

[@pacoskid420]

This stuff is amazing

[@Subsistence69]

Ordering some right now! Sounds so good 🤤

[@GotKimchi]

+1 Same here!

[@mariacruse1182]

Love this! As a former Bay Area local, it’s Emeryville @munchies 😅

[@angelstarr5509]

My mouth is watering 😋. I would love to try this. Do u all ship to Trinidad 🇹🇹. Blessings to you and your family

[@sandraherrera6207]

I can imagine the wonderful smells

[@YizzERR]

Beautiful family, love to see it! Look forward to trying this some day. (=

[@jonathonhang]

She remind me of my mom so much ❤❤❤

[@jsj31313jj]

Great 💡 😍

[@aneeshazmaton3358]

The smell in there has to be fantastic

[@threengcircus]

Love your story and find many parallels in our paths! Will try to locate your product to try it out! Wishing you guys all the success in the world!

[@danielsamonte1586]

Omg I need to make lumpia with chili crisp mixed in the filling

[@Nokenify]

Amazing. Wish I could buy it here in Europe.

[@scottmcfarlane7524]

egg on everything LOVE IT

[@dustinsanchez7820]

Yes please

[@brianmoody2549]

A family work as one ,can take what was built by there parents and show people what being a family with understanding love heart, and to work together to make things happen for everyone.

[@AsianFoodNerd]

I’m an ex Lee Kum Kee business 👨‍💼 guy and I have to say you got a good brand going.

[@Mclawrence2000]

the beat way to communicate is through food

[@hadujolop]

Love the video. Im kinda cooking and experimenting on chili garlic but my blender keeps breaking. Any idea what the name of the blender they used? Thanks

[@mrpeanitbutter8821]

Wow I didn’t expect to be crying watching a condiment documentary 😭

[@kilikopela83]

Just bought a jar. Can’t wait.

[@killercaos123]

Garlic? Fry oil? Spicy? Chili flakes? Small business? Makes food extremely good? Count me in!

[@randyschwaggins]

Bowl of rice, fried egg and 4 heaped tablespoons of this sauce!!!!

[@MikeGuadango]

Garlic tasted great and it keeps away the vampires.