{"product_id":"nomad-chilli-co-the-sriracha-sauce-fermented-umami-sriracha-148ml","title":"NOMAD CHILLI CO: The Sriracha Sauce – Fermented Umami Sriracha – 148ml","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background:#1a1a1a;color:#fff;border-radius:8px;padding:14px 18px;margin:0 0 14px;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:26px;line-height:1;\"\u003e🏆\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-weight:bold;letter-spacing:0.3px;\"\u003eHot Sauce Winner — 2025–2026 Australian Barbecue Alliance Rubs \u0026amp; Sauces Awards\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\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 — clean lingering warmth (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 No gluten-containing ingredients listed (gluten friendly) — always check the physical label\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest on:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dumplings, eggs, noodles, everything\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAward:\u003c\/strong\u003e Winner, Hot Sauce category — 2025–2026 Australian Barbecue Alliance (ABA) Rubs \u0026amp; Sauces Awards, presented at Meatstock Sydney 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSriracha, the long way round\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNomad's twist on the classic — deep umami, bright acidity and a clean, lingering heat. Locally grown red jalapeños and garlic are fermented, then blended ultra-smooth with locally made koji rice and rice wine vinegar for a velvety, mellow-sweet sauce with real earthy depth. It's also an award winner — named Hot Sauce category winner at the 2025–2026 Australian Barbecue Alliance (ABA) Rubs \u0026amp; Sauces Awards, presented at Meatstock Sydney 2026. A small-batch limited release tied to the local jalapeño season, so it comes and goes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe flavour\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSavoury and rounded up front, with a mellow sweetness and the earthy umami that koji brings. Fermented red jalapeño gives a bright acidity and a clean, medium heat that builds gently — smoother and deeper than a supermarket sriracha.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to cook with it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSqueeze over dumplings, gyoza or bao.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwirl into fried or scrambled eggs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStir through noodles, fried rice or a ramen bowl.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhisk into mayo for a quick sriracha aioli.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlaze roasted chicken or tofu in the last minutes of cooking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIn the bottle\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA smooth, velvety red sauce — thick and glossy, blended fine so it pours clean and clings without lumps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIngredients \u0026amp; Dietary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fermented red jalapeño, garlic confit, koji rice, brown sugar, rice wine vinegar, olive oil, sea salt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDietary:\u003c\/strong\u003e No gluten-containing ingredients listed (gluten friendly). 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 The Sriracha Sauce?\u003c\/strong\u003e It's a medium Hub Heat 5\/11 — a clean, lingering heat balanced by umami and mellow sweetness, so it's punchy but very useable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes it different from normal sriracha?\u003c\/strong\u003e It's fermented and made with koji rice, giving a deeper, earthier umami and a smoother body than a typical sriracha.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it always available?\u003c\/strong\u003e No — it's a small-batch limited release tied to the local jalapeño season, so stock is seasonal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHas it won any awards?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — it won the Hot Sauce category at the 2025–2026 Australian Barbecue Alliance (ABA) Rubs \u0026amp; Sauces Awards, presented at Meatstock Sydney 2026.\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\/486_pointing-sriracha-fried-rice.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;\"\u003eAward-winning and worth the fuss — this one took out the Hot Sauce category at the 2025–2026 Australian Barbecue Alliance Rubs \u0026amp; Sauces Awards at Meatstock Sydney, and it's easy to see why. Grab it while the season's open — koji-fermented sriracha isn't something you find twice. Crumb some chicken in \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/atomic-chicken-original-southern-fried-chicken-coating\"\u003eAtomic Chicken Southern Fried Chicken Coating\u003c\/a\u003e, fry it golden, then serve with a pot of \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/uncle-mungos-sweet-sour\"\u003eUncle Mungo's Sweet n Sour\u003c\/a\u003e and this over the top. Rest the crumb ten minutes before frying so it holds.\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: Sriracha Mayo Gyoza Night\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCrispy bottoms, velvet heat.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou'll need:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 frozen gyoza; ½ cup whole-egg mayonnaise; 2 tbsp The Sriracha Sauce; 1 tsp lime juice.\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\u003eWhisk the mayo, The Sriracha Sauce and lime juice together.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFry the gyoza flat-side down in a little oil for 2 minutes, add ¼ cup water, cover and steam 5 minutes until cooked through.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUncover and fry 1 minute more to re-crisp, then serve with the sriracha mayo for dunking.\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 The Sriracha Sauce?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"It's a medium Hub Heat 5\/11 — a clean, lingering heat balanced by umami and mellow sweetness, so it's punchy but very useable.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What makes it different from normal sriracha?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"It's fermented and made with koji rice, giving a deeper, earthier umami and a smoother body than a typical sriracha.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Is it always available?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"No — it's a small-batch limited release tied to the local jalapeño season, so stock is seasonal.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Has it won any awards?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Yes — it won the Hot Sauce category at the 2025–2026 Australian Barbecue Alliance (ABA) Rubs \u0026 Sauces Awards, presented at Meatstock Sydney 2026.\"}}]}\n\u003c\/script\u003e","brand":"NOMAD CHILLI CO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44538515062826,"sku":"NMC-HS-SRI-150","price":23.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0565\/8568\/2986\/files\/nomad-chilli-co-the-sriracha-sauce-148ml-front.png?v=1783378535","url":"https:\/\/www.therubhub.com.au\/en-nz\/products\/nomad-chilli-co-the-sriracha-sauce-fermented-umami-sriracha-148ml","provider":"THE RUB HUB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}