Australian automotive news & analysis

Monday, 19 October 2026
Mazda · Manufacturer announcement ↗

Brendan Pang’s Soul Red Crystal Sauce Recipe

Impress your guests at dinner party, or simply transform a mid-week meal into a culinary sensation with Brendan Pang's Soul Red Crystal Sauce Recipe.

Manufacturer announcement. This is the manufacturer’s announcement. It is separate from DriveAgent’s original reporting. How we source stories

Share
Image provided with the manufacturer announcement.Mazda source ↗
Mazda NewsPOSTED ON 10/11/2022BRENDAN PANG’S SHIMMERING SOUL RED CRYSTAL SAUCE RECIPE

What’s rich, red, and shimmers like a Mazda in sunlight? That would be Brendan Pang’s vibrant Soul Red Crystal sauce, a multi-sensory culinary experience that excites both the eye and the palate.

The Mazda ambassador, chef and Bumplings restaurant owner joins Mazda at the Night Noodle Markets in Melbourne this November with a special adaptation of his renowned chilli oil recipe.

Inspired by Mazda’s premium shade of Soul Red Crystal Metallic paint, Brendan’s sauce is the perfect addition to dumplings, rice or noodle dishes. Sweet and fragrant, its punchy flavours and a rich, spicy aroma combine with vibrant colour to match the boldness of Mazda’s iconic red paint finish.

Ahead of Melbourne’s Mazda x Bumplings Night Noodle Markets experience, Brendan has shared his Soul Red Crystal sauce recipe, so you can impress your guests at your next home dinner party, or simply transform a mid-week meal into a culinary sensation.

Make it at home: Soul Red Crystal sauce

by Brendan Pang

Ingredients

  • 1L grapeseed oil
  • 3 cinnamon sticks
  • 10 star anise, whole
  • 4 bay leaves
  • ¼ cup crushed Asian chilli flakes
  • ¼ cup crushed Korean chilli flakes (Gochugaru)
  • 2 tsp salt flakes
  • Edible red glitter or cocktail glitter, the special ingredient to bring a touch of shimmer

Method

Place oil, cinnamon, star anise and bay leaves in a small saucepan over low heat and cook for about 25 minutes to infuse (be careful not to burn your spices here). Whilst the oil is infusing, place chilli flakes and salt into a medium heatproof bowl. Once oil is fragrant, increase heat to high and cook for a further minute. Carefully strain the oil through a fine sieve into the bowl with the chilli flakes and stir well. 

Or try it at the Night Noodle Markets:

Discover Brendan’s Soul Red Crystal Sauce and delicious dumplings on the menu at the Mazda x Bumplings airstream, making its home at Melbourne’s Night Noodle Market this month.

And for Mazda drivers, make dumplings your first dish for the night. Present your keys for a free serve of dumplings - only available for the first hour of each day.

Mazda x Bumplings at the Night Noodle Markets
10-27 November 2022
Birrarung Marr, Melbourne


More Articles

    17/08/2026

    Mazda LifeMazda MX-5 GT RS: Tasmania West Coast Road TripRead more

    14/08/2026

    Mazda LifeMazda Tech Drive: What Is a Mild Hybrid (MHEV)?Read more

    07/08/2026

    Mazda LifeMazda CX-5 Tech Drive: Evolution of Kodo DesignRead more

    31/07/2026

    Mazda LifeMazda CX-5 Tech Drive: Inside the CabinRead more

    24/07/2026

    Mazda LifeMazda CX-5 Tech Drive: Space and PracticalityRead more

    23/07/2026

    NewsMazda Large SUV Range: 2026 Pricing and Equipment Updates Read more

    15/07/2026

    Mazda Life7's Day 2026: Celebrating the Mazda RX-7Read more

    13/07/2026

    NewsAll-Electric Mazda 6e: Australia's Media VerdictRead more

    09/07/2026

    NewsMazda Assured: Guaranteed Future Value for EVsRead more

    03/07/2026

    NewsNext-Gen Mazda CX-5 Receives 5-Star ANCAP Safety RatingRead more

    03/07/2026

    Mazda LifeWork and Play: 20 Years of the Mazda BT-50Read more

    01/07/2026

    Mazda LifeMazda CX-90 Goes Round the TwistRead more
    Share