Sauces
Cube cheat sheet
Updated
Find the sauce, then read across: how many cubes to take out for one serving, whether they can go straight into the pan, and how long a bag keeps. Each sauce page has the full method and three meals to use it in.
| Sauce | A serving | From frozen | Keeps |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classic Tomato Sauce | 4 cubes | Straight into the pan | 4 months |
| Arrabbiata | 4 cubes | Straight into the pan | 4 months |
| Roasted Red Pepper & Tomato | 4 cubes | Straight into the pan | 4 months |
| Puttanesca | 4 cubes | Straight into the pan | 4 months |
| Creamy Mushroom | 4 cubes | Thaw first | 3 months |
| Vodka Sauce | 4 cubes | Thaw first | 3 months |
| Cheese Sauce | 4 cubes | Thaw first | 3 months |
| Basil Pesto | 2 cubes | Straight onto hot pasta | 4 months |
| Tikka Masala Base | 4 cubes | Straight into the pan | 6 months |
| Korma Base | 4 cubes | Straight into the pan | 6 months |
| Madras Paste | 2 cubes | Use straight from frozen | 6 months |
| Thai Green Paste | 2 cubes | Use straight from frozen | 6 months |
| Thai Red Paste | 2 cubes | Use straight from frozen | 6 months |
| Massaman Paste | 2 cubes | Use straight from frozen | 6 months |
| Rendang Paste | 3 cubes | Use straight from frozen | 6 months |
| Jerk Marinade | 2 cubes | Thaw first | 6 months |
| Chip Shop Curry Sauce | 3 cubes | Straight into the pan | 6 months |
| Katsu Curry Sauce | 3 cubes | Straight into the pan | 6 months |
| Teriyaki | 2 cubes | Straight into the pan | 4 months |
| Sweet & Sour | 3 cubes | Straight into the pan | 4 months |
| Black Bean | 2 cubes | Straight into the pan | 4 months |
| Gochujang Glaze | 2 cubes | Straight into the pan | 4 months |
| Satay | 3 cubes | Straight into the pan | 4 months |
| Pad Thai Sauce | 2 cubes | Straight into the pan | 4 months |
| Chilli Garlic Sauce | 2 cubes | Straight into the pan | 4 months |
| Korean BBQ Marinade | 3 cubes | Thaw first | 4 months |
| Onion Gravy | 3 cubes | Straight into the pan | 6 months |
| Chicken Stock | 4 cubes | Straight into the pan | 6 months |
| Veg Stock | 4 cubes | Straight into the pan | 6 months |
| Red Wine Jus | 2 cubes | Straight into the pan | 6 months |
| Peppercorn Sauce | 2 cubes | Thaw first | 3 months |
| Mushroom Gravy | 3 cubes | Straight into the pan | 6 months |
| Enchilada Sauce | 4 cubes | Straight into the pan | 4 months |
| Chipotle Adobo | 1 cube | Straight into the pan | 4 months |
| Salsa Roja | 2 cubes | Thaw first | 4 months |
| BBQ Sauce | 2 cubes | Straight into the pan | 4 months |
| Garlic-Ginger Paste | 1 cube | Use straight from frozen | 6 months |
| Soffritto Base | 3 cubes | Straight into the pan | 6 months |
| Caramelised Onions | 1 cube | Straight into the pan | 6 months |
| Chimichurri | 1 cube | Thaw first | 6 months |
| Sun-dried Tomato Pesto | 2 cubes | Straight onto hot pasta | 6 months |
| Garlic & Herb Butter | 1 cube | Use straight from frozen | 6 months |
| Scotch Bonnet Hot Sauce | 1 cube | Thaw first | 6 months |
| Fermented Sriracha | 1 cube | Thaw first | 6 months |
| Piri Piri Sauce | 2 cubes | Straight into the pan | 6 months |
| Harissa | 1 cube | Use straight from frozen | 6 months |
| Chilli Crisp | 1 cube | Use straight from frozen | 6 months |
| Salted Caramel | 1 cube | Thaw first | 3 months |
| Chocolate Fudge Sauce | 1 cube | Warm briefly in the microwave | 3 months |
| Berry Coulis | 1 cube | Thaw first | 4 months |