Asian here covers Asian-inspired BBQ rubs, sauces and pastes: char siu, teriyaki, satay, laksa, sambal, sriracha and crispy chilli oil. Makers include Rum and Que, Smokes Seasoning, Blues Hog, Meat Mitch, Mudgeeraba Spices, DC Cartel, Foo Chilli Company, Nomad Chilli Co and Emus Rub, with flat $10 shipping Australia-wide.
Which Asian BBQ sauce or rub should I buy?
| Product | Maker | Style / heat | Best on |
| Char Siu Sauce | Rum and Que | Chinese-style char siu / cool as (0/11) | Pork, chicken, ribs, noodles |
| Asian Spice BBQ Rub | Smokes Seasoning | Five-spice char siu rub / medium (5/11) | Pork ribs, wings, stir-fries |
| Sweet Asian Dragon BBQ Sauce | Blues Hog | Honey-teriyaki sauce / mild (2/11) | Wings, salmon, pork belly |
| Meltdown Yaki Bomb | Meat Mitch | Teriyaki dry glaze / mild (1/11) | Chicken, salmon, steak |
| Miso Naughty | Meat Mitch | Japanese-inspired sauce / mild (3/11) | Salmon, chicken, stir-fry |
| The Original 1983 Crispy Chilli Oil | DC Cartel | Crispy chilli oil / medium (5/11) | Eggs, noodles, dumplings |
| The Original 1983 Extra Hot | DC Cartel | Reaper chilli oil / extreme (9/11) | Wings, noodles, dumplings |
| Ma Foo Chilli Oil | Foo Chilli Company | Crunchy chilli oil / medium (5/11) | Fried eggs, dumplings, pork belly |
| The Sriracha Sauce | Nomad Chilli Co | Fermented sriracha / medium (5/11) | Dumplings, eggs, noodles |
| Sambal Kachang (Satay Sauce) Medium | Mudgeeraba Spices | Peanut satay sauce / medium (5/11) | Chicken or beef skewers, noodles |
| Malacca Laksa Paste | Mudgeeraba Spices | Nyonya laksa paste / hot (8/11) | Laksa with prawns or chicken |
| Asia Rub | Emus Rub | Asia-inspired seasoning / mild (1/11) | Battered chicken, cauliflower, spuds |
How to use Asian BBQ sauces and rubs
- Char siu and teriyaki sauces are sweet, so brush them on in the last stretch of the cook and let them caramelise rather than burn.
- A five-spice rub like Smokes Seasoning Asian Spice works the whole cook on pork ribs or belly. Finish with a sticky sauce if you like.
- Satay paste suits skewers: marinate the meat, grill it hot, then warm more sauce for dipping.
- Chilli oil and sriracha are finishers. Spoon them over eggs, dumplings or noodles at the table.
- Every product page shows its Hub Heat rating out of 11.
Char siu vs teriyaki vs satay
Char siu is Cantonese barbecue pork: sweet, savoury and red, usually on pork shoulder or belly. Teriyaki is a Japanese soy, sugar and mirin glaze that suits chicken and salmon. Satay is South-East Asian grilled skewers, served with a peanut sauce. Satay sauces contain peanuts and many Asian sauces contain soy or wheat, so check the ingredient list on each product page.
Hot Asian pastes
For real heat, Mudgeeraba Spices make Tom Yum, Sambal Goreng and a hot Sambal Kachang, all at hot (8/11), and DC Cartel's Extra Hot chilli oil is loaded with Carolina Reaper. Browse Mudgeeraba Spices and DC Cartel for more.
See also our chilli oil, Balinese, Indian and glazes collections.
Frequently asked questions
What is char siu sauce?
Char siu sauce is a sweet, savoury Cantonese barbecue sauce used to glaze pork, usually shoulder or belly, until it is sticky and caramelised. Rum and Que Char Siu Sauce also suits chicken, ribs and noodles.
How do you use crispy chilli oil?
Spoon it over food at the end: fried eggs, noodles, dumplings, pizza or pork belly. Stir it from the bottom so you get the crunchy bits as well as the oil.
Which Asian BBQ rub suits pork ribs?
Smokes Seasoning Asian Spice BBQ Rub is a char siu-style rub with molasses and five-spice that lists pork ribs as a top use. It sits at medium on Hub Heat.
Do satay sauces contain peanuts?
Satay sauce is traditionally made with peanuts, and Mudgeeraba Spices Sambal Kachang is a peanut satay sauce. Check the ingredient list on each product page for allergens.
Where can I buy Asian BBQ sauces in Australia?
The Rub Hub stocks char siu, teriyaki, satay, laksa paste, sriracha and crispy chilli oil from Rum and Que, Meat Mitch, Mudgeeraba Spices, DC Cartel and more, and ships Australia-wide for a flat $10.