Charred Scallion Chili Dip (Printable Version)
Smoky charred scallions meet fiery chili crisp in this creamy, irresistible party dip ready in just 20 minutes.
# What You Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 1 bunch scallions (about 6–8), trimmed
02 - 1 clove garlic, minced
→ Dairy Base
03 - 1 cup sour cream
04 - ½ cup Greek yogurt
→ Flavorings
05 - 2 tablespoons chili crisp (store-bought or homemade)
06 - 1 teaspoon soy sauce (use gluten-free if needed)
07 - ½ teaspoon toasted sesame oil
08 - ½ teaspoon salt (more to taste)
09 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper
→ Garnish
10 - 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh cilantro
11 - Extra chili crisp for drizzling
# How To Make:
01 - Set a grill pan or skillet over high heat and let it get very hot, about 2–3 minutes.
02 - Place the trimmed scallions on the hot pan and cook, turning occasionally, until deeply charred and softened, 3–5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool completely.
03 - Finely chop the cooled charred scallions. Reserve a small spoonful for finishing garnish.
04 - In a mixing bowl, combine the sour cream, Greek yogurt, soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, salt, black pepper, minced garlic, and chili crisp. Stir until smooth and well blended.
05 - Gently fold the chopped charred scallions into the creamy base. Taste and adjust salt and chili crisp as desired.
06 - Transfer the dip to a serving bowl. Top with the reserved scallions, chopped cilantro, and an extra drizzle of chili crisp.
07 - Serve immediately with chips, sliced vegetables, crackers, or warm flatbread.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It takes twenty minutes from fridge to table but tastes like you spent an hour plotting something devious and delicious.
- The char on the scallions transforms a basic creamy dip into something your guests will aggressively hoard at a party.
02 -
- Do not be shy with the char because pale scallions will taste like plain onions and you will have missed the entire point of this dip.
- Let the dip sit for fifteen minutes before serving because the flavors deepen and settle into something noticeably better.
03 -
- If your stove exhaust is weak, open a window before charring because the smoke will find you and it will not be polite about it.
- Double the recipe for any gathering of more than four people because this disappears faster than you expect and running out is a quiet kind of heartbreak.