{"product_id":"nomad-chilli-co-watermelon-lemon-myrtle-fermented-hot-sauce-148ml","title":"NOMAD CHILLI CO: Watermelon \u0026 Lemon Myrtle 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 — habanero mellowing into citrus (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 Grilled seafood, prawns, summer salads\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eA taste of the Australian bush\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWatermelon \u0026amp; Lemon Myrtle is the first release in Nomad's native-ingredient trio — a fermented hot sauce that leans on Australian bush flavour. Six weeks of ferment give it depth, and it earned a Gold at the 2024 Melbourne Royal and a Bronze at the Tasmanian Fine Food awards. A fresh, summery answer to the usual red sauces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe flavour\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fiery burst of habanero opens it up, then mellows fast into cool watermelon and the bright, citrus-eucalypt lift of native lemon myrtle. Lime juice keeps it sharp and refreshing — fruity and aromatic, with a medium heat that fades clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to cook with it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpoon over grilled prawns, fish tacos or barbecued whole fish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrizzle across a watermelon and feta salad for a sweet-heat twist.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSplash into a summer marinade for calamari or chicken.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eServe alongside oysters as a native-flavoured mignonette.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMix into a light dressing for slaws and grain bowls.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIn the bottle\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA bright pink-red, pourable sauce with a fresh, fruity aroma. Light-bodied and made for drizzling over seafood rather than heavy grilling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIngredients \u0026amp; Dietary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Watermelon, habanero, lemon myrtle, lime juice, sea salt.\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 Watermelon \u0026amp; Lemon Myrtle?\u003c\/strong\u003e It's a medium Hub Heat 5\/11 — a quick habanero burst that mellows into cool watermelon and citrus, so the heat never dominates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is lemon myrtle?\u003c\/strong\u003e It's an Australian native herb with a bright, lemony-eucalypt aroma, used here to give the sauce a distinctly local character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat do you use it on?\u003c\/strong\u003e It's made for grilled seafood, prawns and summer salads — anywhere a fresh, fruity heat suits better than a heavy chilli sauce.\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\/707_fanning-watermelon-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;\"\u003eA rare one worth running past the checkpoint — native flavour done properly. Season a whole fish or a plate of prawns with \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/butchers-axe-scout-lemon-pepper-seasoning\"\u003eButchers Axe Scout Lemon Pepper Seasoning\u003c\/a\u003e, grill hot and fast, then finish with a smear of \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/tracklements-strong-horseradish-cream\"\u003eTracklements Strong Horseradish Cream\u003c\/a\u003e and a drizzle of this over the top. Seafood likes it hot and quick — don't overcook it.\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: Watermelon \u0026amp; Feta Heat Salad\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSummer on a plate, with a native kick.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou'll need:\u003c\/strong\u003e 600g watermelon, cubed; 100g feta, crumbled; ½ red onion, finely sliced; Handful of mint leaves; 1 tbsp Watermelon \u0026amp; Lemon Myrtle plus 1 tbsp olive oil.\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 hot sauce with the olive oil and a pinch of salt.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArrange the watermelon, feta, onion and mint on a platter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrizzle the dressing over just before serving so the melon stays crisp.\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 Watermelon \u0026 Lemon Myrtle?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"It's a medium Hub Heat 5\/11 — a quick habanero burst that mellows into cool watermelon and citrus, so the heat never dominates.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is lemon myrtle?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"It's an Australian native herb with a bright, lemony-eucalypt aroma, used here to give the sauce a distinctly local character.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What do you use it on?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"It's made for grilled seafood, prawns and summer salads — anywhere a fresh, fruity heat suits better than a heavy chilli sauce.\"}}]}\n\u003c\/script\u003e","brand":"NOMAD CHILLI CO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44538513162282,"sku":"NMC-HS-WM-150","price":19.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0565\/8568\/2986\/files\/nomad-chilli-co-watermelon-lemon-myrtle-fermented-hot-sauce-148ml-front.png?v=1783378529","url":"https:\/\/www.therubhub.com.au\/en-nz\/products\/nomad-chilli-co-watermelon-lemon-myrtle-fermented-hot-sauce-148ml","provider":"THE RUB HUB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}