One thing we love more than food itself? Sauce. Whether served on a boerie, smeared on a sandwich or doused over chips, it’s the squeeze of deliciousness we all need. From chutney to chilli crisp, here are 6 classic condiments your pantry needs.
Lao Gan Ma Crispy Chilli
Fried eggs, cucumber salad, pineapple – you could eat almost anything with chilli crisp and it would taste great. Even with hundreds of varieties on the market, the Lao Gan Ma Crispy Chilli in Oil brand remains top-drawer and has long been hailed as a favourite for chilli crisp connoisseurs. It’s good enough to make David Chang agree.
Price: R58.00 (1 x 210 g) | SHOP HERE
Nando’s Peri-Peri Sauce
Nothing beats a cheeky Nando’s with their Peri-Peri sauce – it’s the stuff that will send you into a delicious fever dream. The hotter, the better, but if you can’t handle the heat, the Medium strength is what you’ll want. Smother it over vinegary slap tjips or chicken livers with loads of onions for a heavenly bite.
Price: R49.99 (1 x 250 ml) | SHOP HERE
Mrs H.S. Ball’s Chutney
Is there anything more iconic and South African than Mrs Ball’s? It’s basically the backbone of this country – ask expats! Besides dhanya chutney, we can’t live without Ms Ball’s Original Chutney. Topped with charry, caramelised onions on a boerie, it’s sensational!
Price: R34.99 (1 x 470 g) | SHOP HERE
Colman’s Traditional Hot English Mustard
Coming in hot is Colman’s Traditional Hot English Mustard. Enjoy a good smear with beef tongue for a true classic – stuff it into a baguette dipped in jus for a revelation. This sauce is incredibly flavourful and packs a punch. If you appreciate a good hit of heat, you’ll treasure this coveted condiment.
Price: R54.99 (1 x 168 ml) | SHOP HERE
Hellmann’s Original Mayonnaise
It might be pricey, but if you’re all about quality, then this classic condiment is worth every pretty penny. From egg salad to potato salad, Hellmann’s Original Mayo is the perfect complement. It’s great for enjoying on chicken sandwiches, fries or turning into aioli – just microplane some garlic to take it to the next level. You can’t go wrong with this one!
Price: R99.99 (1 x 400 g) | SHOP HERE
Polli Basil Alla Genovese
A good basil pesto could turn a regular tomato and cheese sarmie into a Caprese-inspired delight. If you don’t want something sodium-heavy, which is often the case with certain brands, try Polli Basil Alla Genovese. It’s a serious game-changer. It will transform easy midweek meals, like this Gnocchi in a Creamy Basil Pesto Sauce, into weekly requests.
Price: R74.99 (1 x 190 g) | SHOP HERE
Take flavours from bland to bold. Add umami to your cooking.
