{"product_id":"stef-the-maori-aquadesiac-surf-turf-veggies-seasoning-rub","title":"STEF THE MAORI: Aquadesiac – Surf, Turf \u0026 Veggies Seasoning – 220g","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 Mild — a gentle wave of flavour, not a tsunami (Hub Heat 3\/11)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 220g shaker\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Designed in New Zealand, made in Australia from at least 30% Australian ingredients\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDietary:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vegan-friendly. Contains MSG (621). May contain traces of gluten (wheat), soy, milk \u0026amp; peanuts — always check the physical label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest on:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prawns, fish, calamari, chicken skewers, pork belly, steak and grilled veg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMade for the sea, adopted by the whole cook-up\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAquadesiac started life for kai moana (seafood) and then took a tasty tangent. Now this punchy, Southeast-Asian-inspired blend from Stef the Maori slaps tastebuds on everything from surf to turf to the veggie patch. Citrusy, salty, savoury and a little mischievous — the flavour wing-woman your barbie didn't know it needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe flavour\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBright and zesty up front — lime powder and sea salt hit first, clean and coastal. The middle runs savoury and umami-rich, then nori seaweed lends a gentle briny, oceanic depth on the finish. Fresh, tangy and moreish, with just enough warmth from the spice blend to keep it interesting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to cook with it\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDust over prawns or fish fillets just before they hit a hot grill\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eToss through calamari rings before a quick flash-fry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeason chicken skewers or pork belly for a zesty, coastal twist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShake over grilled corn, or steak, for surf-and-turf flair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIn the shaker\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA pale, fine-to-medium blend flecked with darker nori and specks of lime. Loose and shakeable, with a fresh, saline aroma.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIngredients \u0026amp; Dietary\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sea Salt, Sugar, Flavour Enhancer (621), Rice Flour, Lime Powder, Spices, Nori Flake\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDietary:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vegan-friendly. Contains MSG. May contain traces of gluten (wheat), soy, milk \u0026amp; peanuts — always check the physical label.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Rub Smuggler's Verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:10px;overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0565\/8568\/2986\/files\/656_presenting-surf-turf-v2.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\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eLime and nori on a fresh prawn is the sort of smuggle that gets a fella invited back to the beach. Round it out: drizzle the prawns with \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/fancy-hanks-cayenne-watermelon-hot-sauce\"\u003eFancy Hanks Cayenne \u0026amp; Watermelon Hot Sauce\u003c\/a\u003e, then serve a dab of \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/drunken-sailor-raspberry-wasabi-mustard\"\u003eDrunken Sailor Raspberry \u0026amp; Wasabi Mustard\u003c\/a\u003e for the turf. Tip: season seafood just before it hits the heat so the salt doesn't draw the moisture out. The coastal crew waits in the \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/stef-the-maori\"\u003eStef the Maori collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\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: Lime and Nori Salt Calamari\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBeach-shack crunch at home.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou'll need:\u003c\/strong\u003e 500g calamari tubes, cut into rings; ½ cup cornflour; 1½ tbsp Aquadesiac; Oil for frying; Lime wedges.\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\u003ePat the calamari dry and toss in the cornflour mixed with the seasoning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFry in batches at 180°C for 1½–2 minutes until lightly golden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrain on paper towel and serve straight away with lime.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:8px 0 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy it works:\u003c\/strong\u003e A quick, hot fry keeps calamari tender while the lime and nori coating crisps up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions answered\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Aquadesiac only for seafood?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eIt started life for kai moana (seafood) but works just as well on chicken skewers, pork belly, steak and grilled veg — the citrus and nori lift anything off the grill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does it taste like?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eBright lime and sea salt up front, savoury through the middle, with a gentle briny depth from nori seaweed on the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it contain MSG?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eYes — Aquadesiac contains Flavour Enhancer (621).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow hot is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eMild, Hub Heat 3\/11 — a gentle wave of flavour, not a tsunami.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it gluten-free?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eIt's vegan-friendly and may contain traces of gluten (wheat), soy, milk and peanuts — always check the physical label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Is Aquadesiac only for seafood?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"It started life for kai moana (seafood) but works just as well on chicken skewers, pork belly, steak and grilled veg — the citrus and nori lift anything off the grill.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"What does it taste like?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Bright lime and sea salt up front, savoury through the middle, with a gentle briny depth from nori seaweed on the finish.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Does it contain MSG?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Yes — Aquadesiac contains Flavour Enhancer (621).\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"How hot is it?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Mild, Hub Heat 3\/11 — a gentle wave of flavour, not a tsunami.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Is it gluten-free?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"It's vegan-friendly and may contain traces of gluten (wheat), soy, milk and peanuts — always check the physical label.\"}}]}\u003c\/script\u003e","brand":"STEF THE MAORI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43801685491754,"sku":"STEFAQUA","price":29.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0565\/8568\/2986\/files\/rubhub-stef-the-maori-aquadesiac-front-v2_9baa9a0c-b53f-4c6e-bd33-aa79925c46a8.png?v=1786054819","url":"https:\/\/www.therubhub.com.au\/en-nz\/products\/stef-the-maori-aquadesiac-surf-turf-veggies-seasoning-rub","provider":"THE RUB HUB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}