GOAN CUISINE - Chilli Lime Sambal | Chilli-Lime Glaze & Table Condiment | 260g

The chilli-lime glaze that quietly steals the barbecue

This is the jar that turns a plain rack of ribs into the thing everyone asks about. Goan Cuisine's Chilli Lime Sambal is a glossy, sweet-hot lacquer built on red chillies, fresh lime and tamarind — equally at home brushed over ribs on the grill or spooned onto the side of the plate as a dunking condiment. Big flavour, dead easy.

The flavour

Bright lime hits first, then a building red-chilli warmth rolls through the middle, grounded by sweet-sour tamarind and a savoury garlic-and-ginger base. It lands medium — enough heat to make it interesting, not so much it scares the table. Sweet, sharp, spicy and moreish all at once.

How to use it

• Brush over pork or beef ribs in the last 10 minutes on the grill for a sticky chilli-lime lacquer.
• Serve a bowl alongside baked or grilled chicken as a dip-and-drag condiment.
• Glaze grilled fish or prawns for a bright, spicy finish.
• Stir a spoon through mayo or sour cream for a fast chilli dip or burger sauce.

In the jar

A glossy, red-flecked sambal — thick and spoonable, somewhere between a relish and a glaze, clinging beautifully to whatever you brush it on.

Ingredients & Dietary

Ingredients: Red Chillies, Sugar, Limes, Vinegar, Spices, Garlic, Ginger, Tamarind, Salt.

Dietary: Gluten free and suits vegan & vegetarian eating (the brand lists the whole Goan range as gluten free). Made in Australia. Always check the physical label for allergens and the full ingredient statement.

The Rub Smuggler's Verdict

Here's the Smuggler's move: rub a rack of pork ribs with Sins Q Grunt Cherry Pork Rub, smoke 'em low, then lacquer them with this sambal in the last stretch so it goes sticky and bright. Or toss your wings in Hardcore Carnivore Chilli Lime and keep a bowl of this on the table for dunking. Rub the meat, sauce it on the side — that's the whole game.

FAQ

Is the Chilli Lime Sambal gluten free?
Yes — the brand lists the Goan Cuisine range as gluten free. Always check the physical label for the current statement.

Is it vegan?
Yes, it suits both vegan and vegetarian eating — no animal-derived ingredients.

How hot is it?
Medium. There's genuine chilli warmth, but the sweet lime keeps it friendly for most palates.

How do I use it?
As a glaze on ribs, chicken or fish, or as a table condiment and dip. It also stirs through mayo or sour cream for a quick spicy sauce.