Foo Chilli Company is a family chilli oil maker from Melbourne. Ben was born in Singapore to Malaysian-Chinese parents, and Claire grew up in Melbourne with Anglo-Irish roots and a stint cooking in Italy. Their range is two crispy chilli oils, one for each side of the family table, made in small batches in Melbourne. The Rub Hub stocks both jars, with flat $10 shipping Australia-wide.
Which Foo Chilli Company chilli oil should I use?
Every product page shows its Hub Heat rating out of 11.
| Product | Style | Heat | Best on | Size |
| Ma Foo Chilli Oil | Crunchy Asian-style, shallot, garlic, Sichuan pepper | Medium (5/11) | Fried eggs, dumplings, noodles, pork belly | 220ml |
| Nonna Piccante Chilli Oil | Italian-style, capers, porcini, fennel, herbs | Medium (5/11) | Pasta, pizza, burrata, lamb | 220ml |
Ma Foo for noodles, dumplings and eggs
Ma Foo is what the family calls Ben's mum, and this is her side of the table. Toasted shallot and garlic come first, then soy bean paste, cinnamon, star anise and cardamom, with a Sichuan peppercorn hum on the finish. Spoon it over a fried egg, toss it through hot noodles or drizzle it on dumplings. See more Asian flavours, or put it on your eggs.
Nonna Piccante for pasta, pizza and lamb
Nonna Piccante means spicy grandma, the nonna the family invented for their Italian nights. Capers and olive oil open it, porcini brings an earthy depth, and thyme, oregano and fennel seed run through the middle. The family reckons it's the spicier of the two jars. Fork it through hot pasta, spoon it over burrata, or finish a roast of lamb.
How to use crispy chilli oil
Both oils are made to be used, not left as a garnish on the side: a fried egg, a bowl of noodles, a plate of dumplings or a finished pizza. The jars are designed to sit side by side in one pantry, Ma Foo for Asian-leaning nights and Nonna Piccante for pasta and lamb. The family's advice is to pour on more than you think you should. Browse our full chilli oil range for more.
Allergen note
Ma Foo contains soy. Nonna Piccante is listed with no gluten, dairy, meat or nut ingredients added. Check the label and the ingredient list on each product page.
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Foo Chilli Company FAQs
Where can I buy Foo Chilli Company in Australia?
The Rub Hub is an Australian stockist of Foo Chilli Company and ships Australia-wide for a flat $10, including Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Hobart, Darwin and Canberra.
Which Foo Chilli Company oil is hotter?
Both jars sit at Hub Heat 5/11 (Medium). The family reckons Nonna Piccante is the spicier of the two, with chilli that builds late, while Ma Foo is more aromatic with a Sichuan peppercorn hum.
Where is Foo Chilli Company made?
Foo Chilli Company chilli oils are made in small batches in Melbourne, Australia.
What is Ma Foo Chilli Oil good on?
Fried eggs, dumplings, noodles and pork belly. It's a crunchy chilli oil with toasted shallot and garlic, soy bean paste, star anise and Sichuan peppercorn. It contains soy.
What is Nonna Piccante Chilli Oil good on?
Pasta, pizza, burrata and lamb. It's an Italian-style crunchy chilli oil with capers, olive oil, porcini, thyme, oregano and fennel seed.