Look, I’m not saying Mama Teav’s OG Garlic will change your life, but I am saying that after eating it, I questioned everything I thought I knew about garlic. I used to think I liked garlic. I used to think I respected garlic. Then Mama Teav came along and basically slapped me across the face with a crunchy, umami-packed, chili-oil-infused wake-up call.

First off, the texture—good lord. It’s crispy, but not in that weird, “was this supposed to be crunchy?” kind of way. It’s the perfect bite: shattering little golden flakes of garlic that somehow don’t turn into sawdust in your mouth. They’re like tiny, delicious explosions of flavor, coated in a chili oil so good you’ll consider drinking it straight from the jar (don’t, though—I tried, and I am ashamed).

The flavor? Imagine if garlic and chili had a love child, and that child was raised by a family of umami gods. It’s spicy, savory, a little sweet, and dangerously addictive. I put it on eggs, rice, noodles, tacos, sandwiches—honestly, I considered sprinkling it on ice cream just to see what would happen. And the best part? The spice is just enough to make you feel alive but not enough to make you rethink your life choices.

If you love garlic, chili, or just having taste buds that experience joy, buy this. Just do it. And get an extra jar. You’re gonna need it.

We got gifted a jar of the OG spicy a few months ago. Quickly, my daughter and I started putting it on most meals as the jar was empty. So we purchased a giant jar of the spicy, a small jar of the mild to try it and try to convince my youngest daughter to also eat it, and another small jar of the spicy so we could pass on the love to our friend. This stuff is great on everything from soup, to rice, to pasta.

I cannot live without this, so I got the super size. Great on cheese and pretty much anything you can think of. I even mixed it into a quick peanut sauce once.

Mama Teav's OG Hot Garlic is a necessity in every kitchen. I throw it on so many dishes. From soup, to fried chicken, this garlicky goodness adds just the right amount of heat, and flavor. You won't regret grabbing a jar and seeing where it can elevate your food.

I’ve been buying Mama Teav’s since 2020, and it is by far my fav chili oil. So garlicky and spicy it’s great on eggs, rice, even pasta. I’ve shared with a bunch of my friends and family, and everyone loves it. This year I’m gifting a jar to everyone in my family!