Hot Sauce BBQ Glaze: 6 Ways to Use Banana on Fire
A good hot sauce should do more than bring heat. Fruity sweetness, acidity and savoury depth can give simple cooking a completely different finish.
UmamiBee Banana on Fire is a New Zealand-made fermented banana hot sauce. Here are six practical ways to cook with it.
1. Glaze chicken wings
Combine a spoonful of Banana on Fire with a little oil and your preferred sweetener if needed. Brush onto fully cooked wings near the end of cooking, then heat just long enough to glaze without burning the sugars.
2. Finish barbecued vegetables
Roast or grill capsicum, eggplant, courgettes or cauliflower until tender. Toss in a little sauce mixed with lime juice and serve straight away.
3. Make a quick burger sauce
Stir a small amount of hot sauce into mayonnaise or a plant-based alternative. Spread on burgers or sandwiches for a balance of creaminess, fruitiness and heat.
4. Add flavour to crispy tofu
Cook tofu until the edges are golden. Toss gently with hot sauce, a splash of water and a squeeze of citrus. Serve with rice and sliced cucumber.
5. Lift a noodle bowl
Add a few drops to cooked noodles with vegetables and your preferred savoury seasoning. Taste before adding more; heat levels and sodium vary between condiments.
6. Build a dipping sauce
Mix Banana on Fire with a little yoghurt or plant-based yoghurt for a creamy dip, or with vinegar and chopped herbs for a brighter finishing sauce.
How much should you use?
Start with a small amount and taste. Hot sauce should complement the dish rather than overpower it. Check the label for ingredients, allergens, storage instructions and serving information.
Banana on Fire is available in a 275 g bottle from the UmamiBee online store. Find your favourite way to use it, from weekend barbecues to quick weeknight meals.
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