{"title":"Mama Melisse","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMama Melisse — Melisse Fernando — grew up on the spice island of Ceylon, now Sri Lanka, carrying a family hot sauce recipe more than a century old to her new home in Frankston, Victoria.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe range is small and personal: a fresh chilli, ginger and garlic hot sauce and a zesty turmeric mustard, both gluten free and built for wings, pulled pork, pizza, roast ham and a decent bacon-and-egg roll.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart with the best-selling \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/mama-melisse-homemade-hot-sauce-200g\"\u003eMama Hot Sauce\u003c\/a\u003e, then reach for the \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/mama-melisse-homemade-mustard-200g\"\u003eMama Mustard\u003c\/a\u003e as a binder before the rub goes on, or whisked straight into a dressing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe proof's real: the Mama Hot Sauce took out Australian Sauce of the Year and Australia's Best Hot Sauce at the 2024 Australian BBQ Awards, then backed it up with Best Hot Sauce at the 2025 Herb \u0026amp; Chilli Festival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA hundred years of family recipe, three awards in two years, and a Sri Lankan-Australian sauce that means it every time she says it — take plenty and eat!\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"mama-melisse-homemade-hot-sauce-200g","title":"MAMA MELISSE: The Mama Hot Sauce – 200g","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;border-radius:8px;padding:14px 16px;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium — fresh chilli that builds then lets go (Hub Heat 6\/11)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 200g glass bottle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Made in Australia — Frankston, Victoria\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDietary:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gluten free · Suitable for vegans and vegetarians · No artificial colours, flavours or preservatives · May contain traces of nuts — always check the physical label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest on:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wings, pulled pork, pizza, fried eggs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid #F5A623;border-radius:8px;padding:14px 16px;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAward winner\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003eAustralian Sauce of the Year — Australian BBQ Awards, Meatstock 2024\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003eAustralia's Best Hot Sauce — Australian BBQ Awards, Meatstock 2024\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003eBest Hot Sauce — Herb \u0026amp; Chilli Festival 2025\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA hundred years of Sri Lankan chilli, bottled in Frankston\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMelisse Fernando grew up on the spice island of Ceylon and carried her family's hot sauce recipe to Australia — one the family traces back more than a century. She brewed it a few times a year for family and friends, word got out, and the batches had to get bigger. This is that sauce: fresh Australian bird's-eye chillies, ginger and garlic, and not one thing on the label that needs an apology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe flavour\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt opens sweet and aromatic — raw sugar and ginger up front, far more Sri Lankan kitchen than American hot sauce shelf. Garlic and vinegar sharpen the middle, then the chilli lands properly: a clean, fresh heat that builds across the tongue and then lets go instead of sitting there burning. Hub Heat 6\/11, and every bit of it flavour first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to cook with it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eToss wings in it straight out of the fryer — the residual heat thins it just enough to coat every crevice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStir a couple of spoonfuls through pulled pork \u003cem\u003eafter\u003c\/em\u003e you shred it, so the chilli stays fresh instead of cooking flat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhisk it into Kewpie mayo or sour cream for a dipping sauce that will vanish before the chips do.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrush it onto chicken or lamb skewers in the last two minutes over coals — any earlier and the raw sugar catches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRogue move: a spoonful over fried eggs on toast, then get on with your day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIn the bottle\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA deep, glossy red-orange with real chilli visible through it, not a smooth pourable syrup — 26% chillies means you can see the work. It pours thick enough to sit on a slice of pizza without sliding off, and it comes in a 200g glass bottle that looks like it belongs on the table rather than in the cupboard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIngredients \u0026amp; Dietary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chillies (26%), Raw Sugar, Vinegar, Garlic, Ginger, Salt, Canola Oil, Acidity Regulator (270).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDietary:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gluten free. Suitable for vegans and vegetarians. No artificial colours, flavours or preservatives. May contain traces of nuts — always check the physical label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Rub Smuggler's Verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:10px;overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0565\/8568\/2986\/files\/761_lick-lips-hot-taco.png?width=440\" alt=\"Darryl Rubb, The Rub Smuggler\" width=\"220\" height=\"220\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:220px;height:220px;float:right;margin:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eOfficer, I've never seen that bottle before in my life. Fresh chilli, ginger and garlic — it leads, so let the rest play backup: dust the wings with \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/coast-n-smoke-winki-pop-dust\"\u003eCoast N Smoke Winki-POP Dust\u003c\/a\u003e, glaze them with \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/fancy-hanks-bbq-sauce-original\"\u003eFancy Hanks Original\u003c\/a\u003e, then hit the plate with this at the end. Heat is a finisher, not a marinade — add it off the grill so the chilli stays bright.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border:1px dashed #E8340A;border-radius:8px;padding:14px 16px;margin:24px 0 18px;clear:both;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🏴‍☠️ Darryl's Secret: Crispy Chilli Fried Eggs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eLacy edges, runny yolks, a century of chilli on top.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou'll need:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 tbsp oil; 4 eggs; 4 slices sourdough, toasted; 2 tsp The Mama Hot Sauce; 1 spring onion, sliced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:8px 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo this:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col style=\"margin:0 0 4px 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeat the oil in a frying pan over high heat until it shimmers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrack in the eggs and fry for about 3 minutes, spooning hot oil over the whites, until the edges go crisp and lacy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlide onto toast, drizzle with the hot sauce and scatter the spring onion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"clear:both;margin-top:32px;\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow hot is it, really?\u003c\/strong\u003e Hub Heat 6\/11. Fresh bird's-eye chilli heat that builds and then backs off — hot enough to notice, mild enough to keep eating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it gluten free?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. Mama Melisse is gluten free and suitable for vegans and vegetarians. It may contain traces of nuts — always check the physical label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHas it actually won anything?\u003c\/strong\u003e Australian Sauce of the Year and Australia's Best Hot Sauce at the Australian BBQ Awards at Meatstock in 2024, plus Best Hot Sauce at the 2025 Herb \u0026amp; Chilli Festival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is it made?\u003c\/strong\u003e Frankston, Victoria — from a Sri Lankan family recipe more than 100 years old.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat can I do with it besides pour it on?\u003c\/strong\u003e Mix it through mayo, sour cream, yoghurt or cream cheese, stir it into stir-fries and slow cooks, or use it as a late glaze on wings and ribs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How hot is Mama Melisse Hot Sauce?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Hub Heat 6\/11. 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Mama Melisse took the mustard most Australians grew up with and pushed it sideways — ginger, garlic and turmeric alongside the seed, so it lands zesty and bright instead of sinus-clearing. It's a finisher, a binder and a dressing base, and it earns its spot on all three shifts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe flavour\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFresh and crisp on the front — vinegar and raw sugar, sweet and savoury pulling in the same direction. Ginger and garlic run through the middle and give it a lift you don't get from a French or an English mustard, and the 24% mustard seed brings the finish home with a gentle, clean bite that fades rather than lingers. Turmeric does the rest: warm, earthy, golden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to cook with it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlather it on pork ribs or a brisket as your binder before the rub goes on — it grips, and the flavour cooks right in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhisk it with olive oil, a squeeze of lemon and a pinch of salt for a dressing that will make a plain slaw worth eating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpread it thick through a hot roast beef or leg ham sandwich while everything is still warm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStir a spoonful into the pan juices at the end of a roast to sharpen the gravy without thinning it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRogue move: use it as a marinade base for chicken thighs — an hour is plenty, and it goes gold on the grill.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIn the jar\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA warm turmeric-gold, grainy with visible whole and cracked seed rather than a smooth paste — 24% mustard seed is doing real work in there. It's thick enough to hold on a rib and loose enough to whisk straight into a dressing, in a 200g glass jar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIngredients \u0026amp; Dietary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mustard Seeds (24%), Vinegar, Raw Sugar, Ginger, Garlic, Salt, Turmeric, Canola Oil, Acidity Regulator (270).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDietary:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gluten free. Suitable for vegans and vegetarians — always check the physical label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Rub Smuggler's Verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:10px;overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0565\/8568\/2986\/files\/478_wink-mustard-beef-sandwich.png?width=440\" alt=\"Darryl Rubb, The Rub Smuggler\" width=\"220\" height=\"220\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:220px;height:220px;float:right;margin:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eDarryl's orders: mustard pulls two shifts — binder first, finisher last. Slather it on pork ribs, hit them with \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/low-n-slow-basics-honey-soy-slammer\"\u003eLow N Slow Basics Honey Soy Slammer\u003c\/a\u003e, cook them down, mop with \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/boomas-bbq-boomtang-bbq-sauce\"\u003eBoomas Boomtang\u003c\/a\u003e, then put this jar back on the table for the last bite. The ginger and turmeric keep it zesty rather than sinus-clearing, which is exactly why it survives the smoke.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border:1px dashed #E8340A;border-radius:8px;padding:14px 16px;margin:24px 0 18px;clear:both;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🏴‍☠️ Darryl's Secret: Hot Roast Beef Mustard Rolls\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSunday's roast, Monday's best decision.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou'll need:\u003c\/strong\u003e 600g leftover roast beef, thinly sliced; ½ cup pan juices or beef stock; 4 crusty rolls; 3 tbsp Mama Mustard; 1 cup rocket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:8px 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo this:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col style=\"margin:0 0 4px 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarm the beef gently in the pan juices for 2–3 minutes until hot through.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSplit the rolls and spread both sides thickly with Mama Mustard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePile in the beef and rocket and spoon over a little of the juice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"clear:both;margin-top:32px;\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it hot?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. It's zesty and ginger-sharp — tang and lift rather than heat. If you want the burn, that's the \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/mama-melisse\"\u003eother jar in the Mama Melisse stash\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it gluten free?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. Mama Melisse Mustard is gluten free and suitable for vegans and vegetarians — always check the physical label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it a wholegrain mustard?\u003c\/strong\u003e It's grainy — 24% mustard seed, visible through the jar, with plenty of texture rather than a smooth Dijon-style paste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use it as a binder?\u003c\/strong\u003e That's one of the best things about it. Slather it on before your rub; it grips the meat and the ginger and turmeric cook in rather than burn off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is it made?\u003c\/strong\u003e Frankston, Victoria, by the same family behind the award-winning Mama Melisse hot sauce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Is Mama Melisse Mustard hot?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"No. It is zesty and ginger-sharp — tang and lift rather than heat.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Is Mama Melisse Mustard gluten free?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Yes. Mama Melisse Mustard is gluten free and suitable for vegans and vegetarians. 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