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Kia Ora Vietnam: The Vietnamese-Inspired Spice Blend That Brings Zing to Everything

Name: Kia ora Vietnam Rub
Brand: Spicecraftnz
SKU: 3347
Price: 14.95 NZD
Availability: InStock

If you’ve ever wandered through the vibrant food stalls of Vietnam—or wished you could—you’ll love Kia Ora Vietnam, Spicecraft’s bold take on Southeast Asian seasoning. This rice-friendly blend hits the sweet spot, balancing nuoc cham-style zest with gentle heat & fragrant aromatics. With fresh ground star anise, zesty lime, & mild chilli flakes, it brings the warm street food buzz of Saigon right to your table. Whether you're chasing a perfect rice seasoning, a quick Vietnamese dip, or a way to spice up chicken, Kia Ora Vietnam is your golden ticket.

A Taste of Vietnam: Culture, Colour & Culinary Tradition

Vietnamese cuisine is all about balance—salty, sweet, sour, spicy & umami. Think nuoc cham sauce, grilled meats, noodle bowls & fresh herbs. Kia Ora Vietnam nods to these complex flavours while giving Kiwi cooks a shortcut to them.

From lemongrass pork to steaming pho, Vietnamese cooking is big on fresh, bold flavours. Kia Ora Vietnam captures that magic—just shake, rub or sprinkle.

The Blend Breakdown: Ingredients & Flavour Profile

Star anise – Rich aromatic backbone
Lime leaf, sumac & citric acid – Bright, zesty high notes
Chilli flakes & smoked paprika – Touch of heat (2/5 on the spice scale)
Brown sugar, coconut flour & sea salt – Balance, body & texture

It’s sweet, slightly spicy, fragrant & complex—more aromatic than Cajun, sweeter than Thai rubs, & full of citrusy charm.

Traditional & Modern Uses for Kia Ora Vietnam

Spice ‘n’ rice: Sprinkle over cooked jasmine or sticky rice
Roast chicken & veges: Rub generously pre-roast
Smoked pork ribs or belly: Game-changer in the smoker
Pork mince burgers or meatballs: Sweet heat & aromatic lift
In stir-fries or soups: A teaspoon in pho broth = magic
On vanilla ice cream: Sounds wild—but works!

It’s a classic case of rice & spice harmony, where East meets Kiwi kitchen.

Tips & Tricks for Cooking With Kia Ora Vietnam

As a rub: Pork, chicken or tofu—marinate with oil & soy
Sprinkle: On noodles, fried rice, even eggs
Enhance sauces: Stir into mayo, vinaigrettes or satay
Timing: Apply pre-cook for depth or post-cook for punch
Pair it with: Lime juice, coriander, fish sauce & honey

It caramelises beautifully on the grill & transforms dressings & noodle salads.

What Makes Our Blend Special?

At Spicecraft, we hand-blend in small batches using ethically sourced ingredients & traditional grinding methods that preserve aroma & freshness. The combo of star anise, kaffir lime & sweet heat is uniquely ours—crafted for flavour, not fillers.

We use real ingredients to build depth without MSG or artificial additives. It’s street food soul, made with spice-lover smarts.

Recipe Feature: Bang Bang Chicken Salad

🧄 Dressing: Kia Ora Vietnam + mayo, sweet chilli, soy & lime = zingy drizzle
🥢 Base: Rice noodles, cabbage, capsicum & coriander
🍗 Protein: Chicken breasts, grilled & golden

🖇️ Full recipe available: Bang Bang Chicken Salad with Kia Ora Vietnam

Wrap-Up: Spice, Sweetness & a Taste of Vietnam

Kia Ora Vietnam isn’t just another spice blend—it’s your shortcut to Southeast Asia. With citrusy zing, sweet heat & aromatic spice, it’s a one-way trip to flavour town for rice bowls, chicken salad or smoky pork belly.

👉 Grab your jar today & bring street food flavour to your own kitchen.

Made from ingredients with No gluten, no nuts, no wheat, no soy, 100% Vegan (unless you use it on meat!)

Contains NO ONION

Sprinkle on a roast chicken meal - include the veges too.
Use it in the smoker on pork ribs and pork belly.
Add to pork mince for burgers and meatballs!
Sprinkle on before cooking, or use to add depth of flavour in your pho or stir-fries.
Sprinkle lightly on french vanilla ice cream --YESSSS its true, but dont buy just to test this out,

allspice, bay leaf, black pepper, brown rice flour, cardamom, celery seed, chilli flakes, cinnamon, citric acid, cloves, coconut flour, garlic, ginger, kaffir lime leaf, mace, mint, mustard, nutmeg, paprika smoked, sugar brown, sea salt, star anise, sumac, white pepper.

Blended by us, in our own facility, from the highest quality local and imported ingredients.

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Great for Bann Mi chicken or Asian stuffed cabbage.

Used this along with ginger, garlic, grated carrot, grated zuccini and an egg, mixed into pork mince to stuff cabbage leaves, and served over rice.

Phenomenal Flavour!

I have no idea which deity Spicecraft have pledged themselves to or how many sacrifices were done in their name but this spice is otherworldly.
It is the perfect addition to any home cooked asian inspired meal.
Months of fruitless searching with no reward led me to a Field Days show in the deepest backwoods of the mighty Manawatu.....Feilding.
Stumbling through a dimly lit bazaar of merchants plying their wares I was drawn by the aromas of promised culinary delights.
I would have happily sold my soul for a small pouch of this, but instead the kind yet mysterious wizard behind the stall sold me two vessels of this for what was a very reasonable sum.
As i turned to thank him once more for this divine dust, to my surprise the stall and its proprietor had vanished, leaving just the faintest hint of spice in the air.
Listen....go buy this, it's just that ******* good.

Love the flavours.

Stir fry, with eggs, on meat and veg etc etc

This product is amazing, great flavour for all your Vietnamese dishes

Great to add to Pho Noodle bowl for authentic flavour

dredge chicken tenders and saute

Bold, versatile, spicy & fragrant

Repeat order of this fantastic spice we like spice craft because they don’t use fillers. Please keep it that way the jars work really well also shake or pour. We use this one in coatings on chicken or even to just give a bit more depth to a curry or stir fry very versatile.

sent as a surprise to my brother in law, has tried it with a couple of combinations, seems to enj...

used with as a chicken rub and sprinkled in pumpkin soup.

Wonderful spice and very prompt delivery

My favorite spice, goes with everything!

Delicious

Love the rubs and original salt rocks. They go with so many dishes.

Chicken nibbles with the Vietnam rub. Very tasty.

Love the salt rub I got, great for bbq

LOVE THE SPICE.

A chimichurri rub would be great

watch this space....

Very aromatic and versatile

I use it on roast chicken quite delicious.

Absolutely love your products, great taste.

We love to stir fry our vegetables in a little olive oil with either the Pimped Pepper Vietnam Rub or the Rockin Morrocan Rub for that wow factor.

Excellent product, super flavors- so enjoyable

Love your products have been buying them for a while

I have a few of of your products I love them

Love it, highly recommend

I like a bit more lemon grass flavour, so just added some lemon grass paste to my liking, but very happy with Spicecraft mix.
Another of their products I highly recommend "Wild Salt Rocks" - divine on everything!

So yummy!

Pop it on chicken breast before cooking, then slice and add it to pho!

Delicious

Yummy and quick delivery

Fantastic products just about have the whole set. Love them!!

Smells beautiful

Sprinkle on anything

Great stuff

Loved it so much we purchased a big bag..!

No bagel seasoning is great on eggs and avocado

On anything , eggs and avo my favourite

Great Stuff

Nice - with a bit of heat. Highly recommend

Kia Ora has just the right amount of spice to make the meal so tasty.

I rub it over boneless chicken thighs with sesame oil.
Delicious!

Loving all of the spice craft products

Loving it on all meals

Great product

Used as a dry rub on some pork belly, as usual a very tasty rub

Just love Kia ora Vietnam

I use it in everything !

Very tasty…👍

So far, nothing it doesn’t work on…. Very happy with purchase.

Love it!!!

I use it in almost everything!!

Love it!