Chimac sauces
Looking to buy Chimac sauce? Explore four bold sauces made in Dublin and inspired by the sweet, spicy and savoury flavours of Korean food. From gochujang hot sauce and funky K-BBQ to sticky Sriracha Caramel and umami-rich Kimchi Ketchup, Chimac is about big flavour rather than extreme heat.
Which Chimac sauce suits your food?
Every Chimac sauce takes a different route: spicy and tangy, sweet and sticky, savoury and smoky or packed with kimchi umami. Pick the flavour profile first and the heat level second.
Spicy & tangy
Everyday gochujang heat
Chimac Korean Hot Sauce combines gochujang, rice vinegar, garlic and soy sauce. Its manageable heat makes it easy to use with chicken, noodles, tacos, stir-fries and dips.
Sweet & sticky
Sriracha meets caramel
Sriracha Caramel sits somewhere between a sauce, glaze and condiment. Caramel, sriracha, lime and garlic work with grilled meat, crispy chicken and sandwiches, but can be surprisingly good with pancakes or a savoury dessert too.
Savoury & umami
BBQ or kimchi?
K-BBQ Sauce is sweet, savoury and gently smoky with fermented soybean. Kimchi Ketchup gives ketchup a funky kimchi character with gochugaru, ginger and fish sauce.
Start here
Chimac Korean Hot Sauce
A great introduction to Chimac: clearly spicy but not extremely hot, with enough tang, garlic and gochujang to stay interesting beyond the first kick. Use it as a table sauce, dip, marinade or quick stir-fry flavour boost.
One bottle or a tasting set?
This page lists the individual Chimac sauces. To compare three signature flavours or give a generously sized spicy gift, explore the Chimac 3 Sauce Set. The brand story and complete selection are on the Chimac brand page.
Frequently asked questions about Chimac sauces
Are Chimac sauces very hot?
Chimac focuses more on sweetness, acidity, umami and seasoning than extreme heat. Korean Hot Sauce is clearly spicy but approachable, while K-BBQ and Sriracha Caramel are led by their distinctive flavour combinations. Check each product's heat indicator.
What is the difference between Korean Hot Sauce and K-BBQ Sauce?
Korean Hot Sauce is brighter and spicier because of gochujang and vinegar. K-BBQ Sauce is thicker, sweeter and more savoury, with fermented soybean, brown sugar and spices. Pick hot sauce for a tangy kick and K-BBQ for glazing, grilling and dipping.
What can I use Sriracha Caramel with?
Use Sriracha Caramel as a sticky glaze, dip or finishing sauce for chicken, pork, sandwiches and barbecue food. Its sweet-spicy character can also work surprisingly well with pancakes and desserts that benefit from a savoury edge.
Are all Chimac sauces vegan?
No. Chimac describes Korean Hot Sauce, K-BBQ Sauce and Sriracha Caramel as plant-based. Kimchi Ketchup contains fish sauce and is not vegetarian or vegan. None of these sauces is gluten-free. Always check the latest product information and packaging if you have allergies.
How is Kimchi Ketchup different from regular ketchup?
Kimchi Ketchup keeps the familiar sweet-tangy tomato base but adds spring onion, gochugaru, garlic, ginger and fish sauce. That brings more umami and gentle heat to chips, burgers, eggs, barbecue food and sandwiches.