For years, the rich umami depth of XO sauce — with its dried scallops and shrimp — was off-limits to vegetarians and vegans. At Chilli Fagara, we refused to accept that. Our Vegetarian XO Sauce delivers every layer of complexity and flavour you’d expect from a premium XO sauce, built entirely from plant-based ingredients that create a remarkably deep, savoury, satisfying condiment that vegans and non-vegans alike reach for again and again.
Like all Chilli Fagara products, this sauce carries our signature Sichuan peppercorn twist — the floral, numbing heat (known as “ma” 麻) that distinguishes our cuisine from any other. The result is a condiment with genuine personality: savoury, complex, spicy, and unapologetically bold.
This sauce matters for a reason beyond its flavour. With growing numbers of diners in Hong Kong and across Asia embracing plant-based eating, a premium vegan XO-style sauce from a Michelin-recommended kitchen is genuinely rare. If you cook for guests with mixed dietary needs, this is the one jar that works for everyone at the table.
Skill Level Required
Beginner-Friendly — Ready to eat straight from the jar. No cooking needed.
How to Use:
- Toss with freshly cooked noodles and a splash of sesame oil for a 5-minute meal
- Stir into stir-fried vegetables, tofu, or tempeh in the last minute of cooking
- Use as a dipping sauce alongside spring rolls, steamed dumplings (vegetarian versions) or edamame
- Spoon over steamed rice or congee
- Blend into a salad dressing with rice vinegar and sesame oil for an Asian-inspired vinaigrette
- Spread on toast with avocado for a fusion brunch option
Store in a cool, dry place and refrigerate after opening and consume within six months for best flavor.
