Is Organic Aubergine & Coconut Chilli Oil vegan?

Yes — Organic Aubergine & Coconut Vegan Chilli Oil is suitable for vegans and vegetarians. It contains no animal-derived ingredients and no major allergens are declared. It is produced in a kitchen th...

What does Organic Aubergine & Coconut Vegan Chilli Oil taste like?

It opens with a deep, smoky aubergine earthiness, followed by a sweet, tropical note from coconut that softens the smoke. Oregano, Italian herbs, black pepper, and garlic add savoury complexity. Then ...

What foods pair well with Organic Aubergine & Coconut Vegan Chilli Oil?

Organic Aubergine & Coconut Vegan Chilli Oil pairs best with tofu, vegan stir-fries, vegan curries, fried rice, and roasted vegetables. As an unexpected use, toss it with drained chickpeas, lemon, and...

How should I store Organic Aubergine & Coconut Vegan Chilli Oil?

Store in a cool, dry cupboard before and after opening. Funkee Foods chilli oils do not require refrigeration. Once opened, best used within 1 year. Shake well before each use — the chunky aubergine a...

Organic Aubergine & Coconut Vegan Chilli Oil – Tropical, earthy and perfectly balanced

Vegan. Organically sourced aubergine and coconut. Slow-building 4/5 scotch bonnet heat. Funkee Foods at its most adventurous.

Heat level
🌶🌶🌶🌶○ 4/5 Hot

Slow-building scotch bonnet heat

Price
£14.00 | 250ml

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Flavour	Secondary notes	The character
Smoky aubergine and coconut	Oregano, garlic, black pepper	Earthy, tropical, funky

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Organic Aubergine & Coconut Vegan Chilli Oil is one of those rare products where every element earns its place. The aubergine brings a deep, slightly smoky earthiness — roasted and rich, the flavour of something that has been properly cooked.

The coconut sits just beneath: a sweet, tropical note that softens the smoke and adds a creaminess without becoming distractingly sweet. Oregano and Italian herbs run through as a herbal thread, while garlic provides savoury grounding. Black pepper adds a dry bite.

And underneath all of it, the scotch bonnet heat builds steadily — tropical and tangy before it gets serious. Customers describe it as 'perfectly balanced with a slightly earthy taste.' That is exactly right

raw aubergine and cracked coconut alongs

Hot — serious scotch bonnet heat that builds slowly rather than arriving immediately. The tropical and coconut notes in the early flavour create a brief, pleasant interlude before the heat takes hold over 20–30 seconds, eventually settling into a warm, persistent glow.

The earthiness of the aubergine rounds the edges of the burn, making it feel layered and complex. Confident heat lovers will find it deeply satisfying.

Organic aubergine — the hero ingredient, organically sourced; delivers deep, smoky earthiness found in very few chilli oils
Organic coconut — organically sourced; a tropical sweetness that balances the smoke and creates the 'perfectly balanced' character customers love
Scotch bonnet pepper — delivers the slow-building 4/5 heat as visible bits throughout the oil
Black pepper — a dry bite in the mid-palate that adds to the complexity
Oregano & Italian herbs — a herbal sharpness that lifts the earthiness
Garlic — the savoury anchor that ties the tropical and earthy elements together
Chilli flakes — adds to the heat and visual character of the oil
Rapeseed oil — a light base that lets the aubergine and coconut come through

Whole and cooked aubergine slices in a bowl

Store in a cool, dry cupboard — before and after opening. Funkee Foods chilli oils are left to infuse and do not require refrigeration. Once opened: best used within 1 year for optimal flavour.
Shake the bottle well before use — the chunky aubergine and coconut pieces settle.
Cooking tip: Use a tablespoon as the cooking oil when frying tofu, tempeh, or vegetables. The aubergine and coconut infuse into whatever you're cooking from the inside out.

Organized light blue pantry cabinet with food

What makes Organic Aubergine & Coconut Vegan Chilli Oil different?

Made with organically sourced aubergine and coconut from certified organic suppliers — a genuine quality commitment that is rare in the UK chilli oil market.

'Perfectly balanced with a slightly earthy taste' — the most precise customer description of any product in the range.

The aubergine and coconut in this chilli oil are sourced from certified organic suppliers — organically grown without synthetic pesticides or fertilisers. Choosing organically sourced ingredients reflects Funkee Foods' belief that great food and responsible sourcing are not a compromise — they're the same thing.

Note: 'Organic Aubergine & Coconut Vegan Chilli Oil' refers to the organically sourced hero ingredients; the product is made with ingredients from certified organic suppliers, which is how the organic character of the product is achieved.

Amanda's Top 3 Dishes

Colorful stir-fry with rice and chopsticks

Vegetable stir-fry

The coconut and aubergine base makes this oil a natural partner for Asian-inspired stir-fries. The scotch bonnet heat adds a dimension that soy sauce alone can't deliver.

Tofu

Use the oil to fry or marinate firm tofu. The aubergine earthiness infuses into the tofu as it cooks, adding a depth that makes plant-based protein genuinely satisfying.

Organic Aubergine & Coconut Vegan Chilli with rice

Vegan curry

Stir a tablespoon through a coconut-based curry base for a layer of heat and aubergine depth that transforms a simple dish into something complex and memorable.

Perfect pairings for Organic Aubergine & Coconut Vegan Chilli Oil

Proteins & Mains

Tofu (top pairing)
Plant proteins, legumes
Chickpeas, lentils
Eggs (vegetarian)

Delicious meals

Vegan stir-fry — lead dish
Vegan curry, fried rice
Roasted vegetables, salads
Breakfast dishes, wraps

Cuisine delights

Caribbean & West African
Asian (Thai, Chinese)
Indian & Mediterranean
Fusion & everyday

Quick recipe: Aubergine & Coconut Vegan Chilli Fried Rice

Heat a tablespoon of Organic Aubergine & Coconut Vegan Chilli Oil in a wok over high heat. Add cooked rice, a handful of frozen peas, and any vegetables you have. Toss for 3–4 minutes until everything is coated and hot. Finish with a splash of soy sauce and a squeeze of lime. The aubergine and coconut base transforms a simple fried rice into something tropical and bold — naturally vegan, genuinely delicious.

fried rice, a handful of frozen peas, an

The unexpected use: Organic Aubergine & Coconut Vegan Chilli Oil as a chickpea dressing

Drain and rinse a tin of chickpeas. Toss generously with Organic Aubergine & Coconut Vegan Chilli Oil, a squeeze of lemon, and a pinch of smoked paprika. Serve warm or at room temperature as a side, a salad topping, or scooped onto flatbread. The aubergine and coconut coat the chickpeas in a smoky-tropical layer. Also excellent as part of a mezze spread.

Bowl of seasoned chickpeas with lemon halves

Dietary information & Allergens

Dietary status	Allergens
✅ Vegan	No major allergens declared
✅ Vegetarian	Produced in a kitchen that handles nuts — check bottle label if you have a nut allergy
✅ No artificial colouring or preservatives	No major allergens declared
Made with organically sourced aubergine & coconut from certified organic suppliers

Frequently asked questions

Made the Funkee way

Organic Aubergine & Coconut Vegan Chilli Oil began as a creative idea — a question of whether two ingredients rarely seen together in a chilli oil could form something genuinely new. With over 15 years of professional catering experience and her early years helping in her mother's West African restaurant, Amanda has an instinct for when an unlikely pairing is actually inevitable. The oil is funky, adventurous, and built for every occasion and every cuisine — a product that travels as well across a Thai stir-fry as it does over a West African chickpea dish.

Ready to try Organic Aubergine & Coconut Vegan Chilli Oil?

The range's vegan oil. Organically sourced. Earthy. Tropical. Seriously hot. Whether you drizzle it, fry with it, or use it to dress chickpeas at midnight — this one's for you.

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