Indian Fusion · Easy
Chili Crisp Compound Butter Toast
This Chili Crisp Compound Butter Toast is simple, rich, and packed with flavor.

- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 5 min
- Total
- 15 min
- Serves
- 4
- Rating
- 4.9 (105)
This Chili Crisp Compound Butter Toast is simple, rich, and packed with flavor. Yo Amma Indian Chili Crisp is whipped into softened butter to create a savory spread that melts into every nook and cranny of warm ghee-toasted bread. Perfect as an appetizer, snack, or side dish for just about any meal.
Ingredients
4–6
For the Chili Crisp Butter
- 1 stick(½ cup) unsalted butter, softened
- 3 tbspYo Amma Indian Chili Crisp
- 1 tsplemon zest
- ½ tspflaky sea salt
For the Toast
- 6 slicesthick-cut sourdough or country bread
- 2 tbspghee
For Serving
- Extra Yo Amma Indian Chili Crisp
- Chopped chives or parsley
- Flaky sea salt
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, combine the softened butter, Yo Amma Indian Chili Crisp, lemon zest, and flaky sea salt. Mix until evenly incorporated.
- 2
Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ghee. Place the bread slices in the skillet and toast until golden brown and crisp on both sides.
- 3
While the bread is still warm, generously spread the chili crisp compound butter over each slice. Allow the butter to melt slightly into the toast.
- 4
Top with a small spoonful of Yo Amma Indian Chili Crisp, fresh herbs, and a pinch of flaky sea salt.
- 5
Serve immediately while warm.
Pro Tips
- Make a double batch of the compound butter and store it in the refrigerator for up to a week. It's incredible on grilled corn, roasted vegetables, baked potatoes, steak, seafood, or simply melted over rice. For a restaurant-style presentation, roll the butter into a log using parchment paper and chill before slicing into rounds.
- Good bread, good butter, and Yo Amma Indian Chili Crisp are all you need. The butter mellows the warmth of the chili crisp while carrying its savory spices throughout every bite. Paired with ghee-toasted bread, it's a simple recipe that proves big flavor doesn't require a long ingredient list.
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