Delab ‘Ole – Pil Pil Style Sauce

Delab Ole – Pil Pil Style Sauce - Bumblebee-Cottage-Cornwall

Delab ‘Ole is our take on a classic pil pil style sauce. It combines cottage grown chillies with garlic and oil to create a rich, restaurant style sauce that is perfect with prawns, fish and roasted vegetables.

At a glance

  • Style: Pil pil inspired chilli and garlic sauce
  • Product type: Pouring and cooking sauce
  • Heat: 3 out of 5 – medium hot
  • Made with: Chillies, garlic and a savoury oil based sauce
  • Origin: North Cornwall
  • Best for: Prawns, fish, roast potatoes and tapas style dishes

Flavour and heat

Delab ‘Ole is all about the combination of garlic, chilli and good oil.

Flavour notes

  • Deep garlic aroma and flavour
  • Rounded chilli warmth without being extreme
  • Silky oil base that coats food beautifully

Heat level

  • 3 out of 5 on our heat scale
  • Warm enough to notice, gentle enough for most chilli fans

How to use Delab ‘Ole

Everyday ways to use

  • Warm gently in a pan and toss through prawns for a quick pil pil
  • Drizzle over roasted potatoes or vegetables as they come out of the oven
  • Use as a punchy dressing for grilled fish or seafood salads
  • Dip fresh bread into it as part of a tapas spread

For BBQ and entertaining

  • Pour over fish fillets or chicken pieces before roasting or grilling
  • Use as a finishing drizzle on BBQ prawns, squid or octopus
  • Stir a little into mashed potatoes or cooked rice for extra flavour

FAQ

  • Is Delab ‘Ole very garlicky
    Yes, it is intentionally garlicky. It is made to sit in that classic garlicky, chilli oil space that you expect from pil pil style dishes.
  • Can I use it cold
    You can use it at room temperature as a drizzle or dip, but it really comes alive when gently warmed and poured over hot food.