WO Sauce by Poon's 118g
Brand: Poon's London
Poon's unique take on Hong Kong’s classic XO Sauce,
Poon’s WO Sauce is a versatile and xiānwèi packed condiment, made
with salted shrimp and Poon’s wind-dried bacon. This rich and
flavoursome condiment will lift any dish. Try it on fried eggs,
sourdough, pizza and sausage rolls as well as on more conventional
dishes like fried rice. XO Sauce was invented in the 1980s in Hong
Kong and is made from dried scallops, dried shrimp, Jinhua ham,
chilli, shallots and garlic. Dried seafood and Jinhua ham are
considered extremely luxurious and extravagant ingredients in
Chinese cooking. The name alludes to the lofty and expensive status
associated with XO cognac at the time. Developed by Masterchef Bill
Poon, bringing exceptional Chinese pantry essentials to your
kitchen. About the Producer An evolving family run food business,
revived by Amy Poon - daughter of chef patron Bill Poon who founded
Poon's in 1970 and in 1980 was the first Chinese chef to be awarded
a Michelin star. Our family culinary history runs deep. My father
comes from a long line of chefs. Somewhere in the long distant past
is a many times great grandfather who was chef to an emperor.
Another many times great grandfather effectively invented the stock
cube. Disappointed by the quality of Chinese food in England at the
time, my parents opened the first Poon’s Restaurant in 1973 in
Lisle Street, Chinatown. Three years later they opened the iconic
Poon’s of Covent Garden at 41 King Street. The great and the good
dined there – from Mick Jagger to Barbara Streisand. In 1980 my
father was awarded a Michelin Star. I have worked in all my
parents’ restaurants and swore I would never go into the business,
but what chance does one stand against kismet? So, I bring you my
Chinese kitchen from the depths of my heart and my family’s
hearth.
Store: www.thefoodmarket.com
Price:
8.30
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