Nonya Secrets

Nonya Secrets: Flavours of Southeast Asia

I love discovering a shortcut to creating restaurant-quality dishes at home. Nonya Secrets does just that, offering a treasure trove of authentic Southeast Asian flavours, packed into jars of pure magic. Their vibrant pastes and sauces make it easier than ever to bring the rich culinary heritage of the South East Asian kitchen to your table.

Nonya Secrets brings the rich and diverse flavours of Southeast Asian cuisine to your kitchen. Founded by the lovely Maureen Suan Neo, who was raised in Singapore, the brand offers a range of authentic cooking sauces and condiments inspired by traditional Nonya recipes. Nonya cuisine blends Chinese ingredients with Malay and Indonesian spices and cooking techniques, resulting in a unique and flavourful culinary tradition.

The Nonya Secrets range includes:

Sambal Curry Mix: A fragrant, citrusy mix ideal for curries.
Chilli and Ginger Sauce: Perfect for dishes like the classic Singapore chilli crab.
Spicy Peanut Sauce: Features notes of lemongrass and galangal, suitable as a dipping sauce or salad dressing.
Panang Curry Mix: A rich and creamy curry base.
Red Curry Mix: A versatile sauce for various meats and vegetables.
Rendang Curry Mix: A deep, aromatic mix for traditional rendang dishes.

Each sauce is crafted using family recipes passed down through generations, capturing the essence of Southeast Asian cuisine. The intricate preparation of herbs, spices, and rhizomes like galangal, turmeric, and ginger is key to each recipe's success, and Nonya Secrets simplifies this process for home cooks.

Nonya Secrets Sweet Chilli Sauce: A Fusion of Flavour and Tradition

What makes it special?

This Sweet Chilli Sauce is not your typical sticky, overly sweet condiment. Crafted using authentic Southeast Asian techniques, it strikes a delicate balance between sweetness, heat, and tang. The sauce features:

Fresh red chillies for a warming, vibrant heat.
Garlic for depth and savoury balance.
Sugar and vinegar for that essential sweet-tangy harmony.
Hints of ginger for a gentle warmth and aromatic finish.

This combination reflects the careful balance found in traditional Nonya cuisine, where the interplay of sweet, sour, and spicy flavours is a hallmark of its heritage.

🌟 Serving Ideas

Dipping Sauce: Serve with crispy canapés, spring rolls, or breaded prawns.
Glazed Roast: Brush it over roast chicken, turkey, or ham during the last 15 minutes of cooking.
Cheese Pairing: Drizzle over a cream cheese dip or pair with a sharp cheddar for a sweet-spicy contrast.
Festive Stir-Fry: Toss with leftover turkey, peppers, and noodles for a post-Christmas stir-fry.