Saucy Wench Lemongrass & Tamarind Sauce – 240g - Vegan, GF

Sweet. Tangy. Award-winning — your shortcut to that “Nyonya curry” flavour hit.

Inspired by the classic Nyonya dish Kari Kapitan (Captain’s Curry), this sauce nails the harmony of flavours: a little sweet, a little sour, a little spicy, and beautifully fragrant. Lemongrass brings the lift, tamarind brings the tang, and the gentle warmth keeps it dangerously spoonable.

It’s brilliant as a marinade (hello, sticky chicken wings!), stirred through stir-fries, or used as an instant curry base — just add chicken (or tofu/veg) and coconut milk.

Why it earns a spot in the Underground Chef pantry

Because it’s a multi-use flavour builder. One jar can be a marinade, a stir-fry booster, or a mild curry base — and it tastes like you’ve done way more work than you have.

Award-winning for a reason

• Bronze Medal — 2024 Melbourne Royal Australian Food Awards
• Silver Medal — 2025 Melbourne Royal Australian Food Awards

Chef Ian’s best ways to use it

• Kari Kapitan shortcut: sauce + coconut milk + chicken thighs (or tofu/veg)
• Sticky wings marinade: coat, roast, and finish with extra sauce
• Stir-fry lift: a spoonful through veg and protein at the end
• Seafood glaze: prawns or fish love the tamarind tang
• Noodles & rice bowls: drizzle for sweet-sour warmth
• Roast vegetables: toss through pumpkin, cauliflower, or sweet potato

Chef’s tip

Warm it gently and thin with a splash of water or coconut milk — it becomes a silky drizzle sauce for bowls and grilled meats.

Flavour profile

Fragrant lemongrass • Tangy tamarind • Sweet palm sugar • Gentle spice warmth

Key Features

• No added artificial flavours, colours, or preservatives
• Plant-based (vegan)
• Gluten free (GF soy sauce)
• Made in Australia from at least 77% Australian ingredients
• Shelf life: 3 years from manufacture (ambient)

Ingredients

Onions, lemongrass (14%), water, palm sugar, peanut oil, tamarind paste (4%), soy sauce (GF), curry powder, coriander, turmeric, salt.

Allergens & Dietary

Vegan
Gluten free
Contains peanuts and soy.

Storage

Refrigerate after opening.

Country of Origin

Australia