No. 88 — The "XO" (125g ℮)

The Lucky One

XO sauce is known in foodie circles for being explosively flavourful; defined by the use of dried seafood, chilli, and pork. Naturally, it wouldn't be very Sublime to take this foundation at face value. We've decided to elevate it to something otherworldly instead. 

No. 88 — a number that Chinese culture considers to be the luckiest of all — brings together some of the most sought-after produce in the world. The transcendent flavour, and perhaps the rarest ingredient to boot, comes from imported Hokkaido scallops: a Japanese delicacy surrounded by a great deal of reverie from those in the know. Jinhua dry-aged cured ham, sourced with great effort from China, tempers the oceanic profile of the scallops with a gentle sweet-smokiness. Bird's eye chillies, along with onion, garlic and pink Himalayan salt, offer a balanced foundation of heat and astringency that also helps to better define the hero flavours.

Explosive Flavour

In Chinese tradition, the number 88 represents strength, power and fortitude. That is, "The XO" packs a punch. It offers slight spice, lots of umami, and a deep savouriness that you simply won't discover anywhere else. All of this makes No. 88 the perfect adornment for all seafood, especially crustaceans, seared pork chops, fried rice or noodles, sautéed bak choi or morning glory. Or, as ever, in teeth-markable wedges on your favourite sourdough.