Description
From SUR Barra Nikkei · Santurce, PR
Same Nikkei sauce, with the habanero turned up.
Chef Rafael Ubior — Lima-trained, founder of Puerto Rico's first Nikkei restaurant — built this version for cooks who want their sesame-ginger sauce to bite back. Habanero calibrated by a chef who knows how to make heat layered instead of dominating. Japanese precision, Peruvian fire, Puerto Rican kitchen. Meet Chef Ubior →
Same chef. Same recipe. With heat. Made By Cooks Spicy Sesame & Ginger Sauce takes the original sauce and adds clean, layered habanero spice for cooks who want their Asian-inspired sauce to bite back. Developed by Puerto Rican Executive Chef Rafael Ubior, this small-batch sauce delivers complex flavor and balanced heat in a single bottle.
How to Use
Reach for this when you want sesame-ginger flavor with a habanero edge. Use it as a marinade for wings, ribs, or grilled chicken — the heat builds slowly and finishes clean. Glaze onto salmon, tofu, or pork before roasting for a sweet-spicy crust. Whisk into noodle bowls or stir-fries for instant heat with depth. Mix with mayo or sour cream for a spicy dipping sauce that elevates dumplings, spring rolls, or grilled vegetables. Add a splash to ramen or pho broth to wake up takeout. Or just use it anywhere you would use the Original when you want more fuego.
Spicy or Original?
Pick your heat level
| Sauce | Heat | Best for | Reach for it when… |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spicy (this one) | 🔥🔥 Habanero heat | Wings, ramen, grilled meats, spicy aiolis | You want the same Nikkei flavor with a clean burn. |
| Original | 🌶 None — sweet & savory | Marinades, dressings, stir-fries, dipping | You want everyday Nikkei flavor without heat. |
Want both heat levels on hand? Get the duo for $22 instead of $24. Try the Sesame & Ginger Duo →
Ingredients
Sesame, ginger, habanero pepper, soy-based ingredients, garlic, vinegar, and chef-selected aromatics. Developed by Executive Chef Rafael Ubior. Shelf-stable until opened — refrigerate after opening for best flavor.
Pairs with
Build your spicy weeknight kit
Chef Vivoni · Seasoning
Chulería en Pote Spicy
Rub Chulería Spicy on wings before frying, dip them in this sauce. Two habanero-trained chefs on one plate.
$12.00 →
Made By Cooks · Sauce
Sesame & Ginger Sauce (Original)
The no-heat version of this same sauce. Most cooks keep both bottles — Original for marinades, Spicy for finishing.
$12.00 →
Why You'll Love It
Habanero is one of the trickiest peppers to use right — too much and it overwhelms, too little and you wonder why it is there. Chef Ubior calibrated this sauce so the heat enhances the sesame-ginger base instead of dominating it. The result is layered, complex, and grown-up — not just hot for the sake of being hot. If you love heat that brings flavor with the burn, this is your bottle. Pairs perfectly with the Original sauce for cooks who want both heat levels on hand.
Net Weight: 8 oz | Developed in Puerto Rico, Bottled in Florida
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