Mr Naga - Original

The one that started it all. Smoky, tangy ghost pepper chilli pickle in a 190g jar. The everyday naga paste that turns an ordinary meal into something you will think about tomorrow.

The Original

This is the jar that built the name. Naga ghost peppers (Bhut Jolokia, 855,000–1,041,427 SHU) pickled slowly with South Asian spices until the raw heat mellows into something layered: smoke first, then salt and tang, then a slow, building warmth that arrives a beat after you swallow.

Mr Naga Original is concentrated. There is almost no water and almost no filler in the jar, which is why half a teaspoon is a genuine serving and why a 190g jar lasts most households a couple of months. It also means it behaves like an ingredient rather than a topping. Stir it into a curry base and it disappears into the dish, leaving heat and depth behind.

Made by Pasha Foods, a family business in the UK, to the same Sylheti recipe they have used since 1996. Shipped to you by the official and exclusive ANZ distributor.

If this is your first jar, this is the one to get.

Key facts

• Size: 190g glass jar
• Heat: Very hot, 855,000–1,041,427 SHU (naga ghost pepper / Bhut Jolokia)
• Type: Chilli pickle paste (achar style), not a hot sauce
• Made in: United Kingdom by Pasha Foods, to a Sylheti Bangladeshi recipe
• Storage: Cool, dry place. Refrigerate after opening.
• Servings: Around 60 at half a teaspoon each

How to use it

• In curries: stir through in the last few minutes of cooking, ¼ tsp at a time
• As naga mayo: 1 part Mr Naga to 6 parts mayo, mixed
• On the grill: rub through chicken or lamb an hour before cooking
• In a sandwich: a scrape across the bread. That is it. That is the recipe.
• In noodles, fried rice, ramen, soup: one spoon at the end

Heat warning

This is a super-hot product. Contains naga ghost pepper (Bhut Jolokia), 855,000–1,041,427 SHU. Keep out of reach of children. Avoid contact with eyes. Not recommended for anyone with a sensitive stomach or a heart condition. Start with a small amount.

New to naga? Read What is naga pickle?

Want to try both recipes? The Mixed 2-Pack gets you Original and Gold for $34.