Boon Sauce has the spice that keeps you coming back for MORE.
There’s a ton of flavor and a little bit goes a long way.
The most unique thing about Boon Sauce is that it’s made in small batches. Each batch is unique. This review is of batch #29 and #37.
Spice Level (Moderately Spicy)
Price ($18 Per Bottle)
Versatility
Table of Contents
What is Boon Sauce Made of?
According to the bottle, Boon Sauce consists of:
- Sunflower oil
- Chili
- Shallots
- Garlic
- Sugar
- Sea Salt
- Fennel
- Prickly Ash
- Anchovy
Why You’ll Like Boon Sauce
If you’re into spice, you’ll definitely like it.
It does have a bit of a thicker consistency to it, so if you like that type of texture, you’ll love it.
Why You Might Not Like Boon Sauce
For those of you who don’t like anything ‘fishy’ at all, you’re definitely not going to like this one. While it doesn’t necessarily have a ‘fishy’ taste, it does have anchovies in it.
Be aware of that.
You might also not like Boon Sauce because it’s not savory or salty enough.
How Spicy is Boon Sauce?
Since Boon Sauce is made in small batches, each batch has its own unique spice level. Our retailer let us know that batch 29 was a little on the spicier side.
Overall, between the batch 29 and batch 37 that we’ve tried, it does sit on the spicier end. 5 to 7 out of 10.
In our experience, batch 29 was spicy but got spicier as we got towards the end of the bottle.
Batch 37 so far has been on the less spicy side, roughly a 5/10.
But a little goes a long way! Make sure you check which batch you have and if you get a chance, talk to the retailer and get their take on it!
What to Use Boon Sauce On
The Chili Oil Gang has tried it on:
- Dumplings
- Burritos
- Chicken Feet
- Fried Rice
- Congee
- Pizza
- Tacos
- Green Onion Pancakes
- Noodle Soup
So far, so good. Of those listed above, fried rice was the winner with Boon.
Let It Air Out
This is a great tip from Danny Yoo who commented on our video. We can confirm that after a while, the flavor did get better after a few days of opening it.
Where to Buy Boon Sauce
If you’re in LA, head over to Now Serving at the Far East Plaza in Chinatown. You can pick yourself up a bottle there. (That’s where we went)
Otherwise, you can head to the Boon Sauce website and purchase a bottle from there.
You can also see other stockists on their site.
Or shop below (it is an affiliate link, we may earn a commission if you make a purchase through this link)
Boon Sauce Price – $1
Verdict – Is Boon Sauce Good?
Boon Sauce is definitely good if you enjoy your chili oils on the spicier side. As previously mentioned, it does have a bit more ‘thick’ consistency. If you like chili oil that is thicker, then you’ll definitely find that Boon Sauce is a good one for you.
