{"product_id":"nomad-chilli-co-tamarind-gold-fermented-hot-sauce-148ml","title":"NOMAD CHILLI CO: Tamarind Gold Fermented Hot Sauce – 148ml","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 — sweet-sour with a habanero kick (Hub Heat 5\/11)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 148ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small-batch, handmade in Ballarat, Victoria\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDietary:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gluten free, dairy free and vegan (as stated on the label) — always check the physical label\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest on:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tacos, stir-fries, pork, dipping\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eNomad's most-decorated bottle\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTamarind Gold is the crew's top seller and their most awarded sauce — double gold at the 2024 Tasmanian and Melbourne Royal food awards, plus a Sydney Royal silver. It takes the signature fermented chilli blend and folds in rich, sticky tamarind for a sweet-sour hit unlike anything else on the shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe flavour\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSweet and tangy up front from tamarind and mango, then the signature habanero-guajillo-pasilla blend builds a warm, smoky middle. It finishes with a moreish sweet-and-sour twang and a medium heat — think a smarter, deeper answer to sriracha or buffalo sauce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to cook with it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlaze pork belly or ribs in the last few minutes of the cook.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eToss through a beef or chicken stir-fry for instant tang.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpoon over tacos, bao or rice bowls.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse as a dipping sauce for spring rolls, dumplings or wings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhisk into a dressing with oil and lime for slaws and grain bowls.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIn the bottle\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA glossy amber-gold sauce, pourable but with body — thick enough to glaze, loose enough to dip. Fermentation rounds out the tamarind's natural sourness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIngredients \u0026amp; Dietary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tomato, onion, tamarind, habanero, guajillo, pasilla, mango, carrot, chipotle, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, sea salt, black pepper, xanthan gum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDietary:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gluten free, dairy free and vegan, as stated on the label. Naturally fermented, no artificial preservatives as described by the maker. Allergens and full statement — always check the physical label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow hot is Tamarind Gold?\u003c\/strong\u003e It's a balanced medium Hub Heat 5\/11 — the sweet-sour tamarind leads and a habanero warmth follows, so heat and flavour share the spotlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Tamarind Gold gluten free?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — the label states it is gluten free, dairy free and vegan. Always check the physical label if you have a severe allergy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat do you use Tamarind Gold on?\u003c\/strong\u003e It shines on pork, in stir-fries, over tacos and as a dipping sauce — anywhere you'd reach for sriracha but want more depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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\/787_shhh-tamarind-tacos.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;\"\u003eThe Smuggler's swiped a lot of jars in his time; this gold one he keeps. Rub a rack of ribs with \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/bbq-mafia-the-squealer-bbq-rub-275g\"\u003eBBQ Mafia The Squealer Pork Rub\u003c\/a\u003e, mop them late with \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/boomas-bbq-boomtang-bbq-sauce\"\u003eBoomas Boomtang BBQ Sauce\u003c\/a\u003e, then serve the Tamarind Gold on the side for dipping. Brush the sauce thin in the last fifteen minutes so it glazes instead of burns.\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: Tamarind Gold Beef Stir-Fry\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSweet-sour swagger in under ten minutes.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou'll need:\u003c\/strong\u003e 500g rump steak, sliced thin; 1 red capsicum, sliced; 1 onion, sliced; 1 tbsp soy sauce; 3 tbsp Tamarind Gold.\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\u003eSear the beef in a smoking-hot oiled wok for 1–2 minutes, then remove.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStir-fry the capsicum and onion for 3 minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReturn the beef, add the soy and Tamarind Gold and toss 1 minute until glossy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eServe over rice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How hot is Tamarind Gold?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"It's a balanced medium Hub Heat 5\/11 — the sweet-sour tamarind leads and a habanero warmth follows, so heat and flavour share the spotlight.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Is Tamarind Gold gluten free?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Yes — the label states it is gluten free, dairy free and vegan. 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