Global green sauce!! So many countries have them – full of herbs and often some heat from garlic, chilis, ginger and more. Pesto from Italy. Chimichurri from Argentina. Zhug from Yemen. Aji Verde from Peru. Chermoula from north Africa. And India brings it own version chockful of mint and cilantro....
Remind me again why take out restaurants send enough white rice to feed a small army? If you are like us, you probably have at least two remaining containers of rice, plus another few dishes with just a bite or two left. Last night it seemed like a GREAT idea...
This quick and sassy vinaigrette is both a time-saver and a life-giver. The combo of the layers of oo’mämē flavors and textures married with the sass of lemon or lime juice and Dijon are sure to breathe life into any salad. And the whole dressing comes together in a matter...
Say hello to your new best friend - Mexican Tuna Salad - spiced up with a heapin’ spoonful of oo’mämē. It’s chocked-full of protein, crammed with fresh vegetables, and sassed up with a tangy lemon vinaigrette, laced with Mexican chilis and orange zest. No more ho-hum, mayo-sopped, deli-style tuna salad!...
Cold sesame noodles are a staple on Chinese take-out menus everywhere. And that makes them the perfect foundation for this easy, uber-tasty, short-cut solution for dinner. If you don’t have them handy, go ahead and sub with linguine or your favorite long-shape noodle. The oo’mämē-infused Peanut Sauce goes the extra...
The Satay + oo’mämē Peanut Sauce is your new best friend, doing the heavy lifting in building a sophisticated, restaurant-quality sauce with just two ingredients. Pick up store bought peanut sauce, generally found in the international section of your grocery, and combine with our beloved oo’mämē Chinese Chile Crisp! Boom! And like that, you...
One of the greatest uses of any of our oo’mämē Chile Crisps is to trick out supermarket purchases and fancy them up. Hummus is easy to make, of course, but it sure is easier to buy. And it comes in so many flavors…. smoky chipotle, lemon twist, roasted garlic…. and using many...
We at oo’mämē think there might not be a better use of our magic chile infusions than on Avocado Toast. It takes a classic breakfast or brunch staple from drab to dazzling. Avo Toast - at its essence - is a marriage of crunchy toasted (preferably whole grain or sourdough)...
Feeling uninspired for lunch? How about this easy lunchtime winner – store-bought chicken salad…Curried, Waldorf, Tarragon, Cajun, Chinese, Cobb or Mediterranean…slathered on a toasted naan flatbread, from the grocery freezer, of course! Or if you are not feeling the Indian vibe - no curry, no naan - go with a croissant...
Turn your plain mayo into spicy gourmet aioli. Travel the world with our Chinese, Mexican, Moroccan and Indian Chile Crisps. One spoonful of Indian oo’mämē Chile Crisp and you have instant curried mayo!
If you ask our founder Mark, there is no better way to use oo’mämē than on poached eggs. He gets a bit misty-eyed just at the thought. Okay – let’s just call that transported. You’ll be hard-pressed to disagree. This breakfast/brunch staple turns basic to BAM! Mic drop! An already...
There is some version of rice and beans in almost every cuisine. Whether you are a fan of Brazilian feijoada, or Puerto Rican arroz con gandules, or even southern Hoppin’ John, you have probably run into this combo at some point. It shows up in Creole, Korean, and Indian cuisines....
Add oo’mämē to yogurt, sour cream and crème fraiche for some global flavor flair.
Okay, nobody is looking. And, no crossing your fingers behind your back. Tell the truth! Do you sometimes stand over the kitchen sink and eat peanut butter from the jar? Now we aren’t advocating anything bordering on a double dip, but let’s be honest. Sometimes real life just calls for...
Protein bowls are such a great way to cook for one. But they are also great for a family, letting everyone grab the ingredients that they love best, putting a personal spin on dinner. Normally, a restaurant quality Chinese Chicken Salad would be oh-so time-consuming. But now, all you need...
Bring some seasoned sass to salad time by adding oo’mämē chile crisp to everyday store-bought bottled salad dressing.
