Category: Hot Sauce Single
Our Honduran friends at Chile Lengua de Fuego really dialed up the aromatics and umami in this shallot-based hot sauce featuring the subtle savory and nutty flavor of miso. Use it as a salad dressing, on sandwiches or as a cooking base for stir fry. Medium Scotch Bonnet heat and a hint of aromatic Sichuan peppercorn add spice and bold flavor to any dish.
The miso gives it an unexpected savory depth that works perfectly as a salad dressing — I’ve been using it on everything from greens to roasted veggies. The shallot base is aromatic without being overpowering.
I’ve been drizzling this over roasted veggies and even cold noodles—the miso-shallot combo is such an unexpected, savory hit. A little goes a long way, and the umami depth is perfect for any salad dressing.
I was skeptical about shallot-based hot sauce, but the miso gives it a nutty richness that’s perfect on roasted veggies. Drizzled over a salad it’s tangy and fiery without being overwhelming.