Sriracha
A bright red Thai-style hot sauce made from red jalapeños, garlic, vinegar, and sugar. Tangy and garlicky with moderate heat. More complex than plain hot sauce. Squeeze directly on anything, or whisk into mayo and dressings.
Used for
- dipping sauces
- drizzling
- mayo blend
- noodles
- eggs
In the kitchen
- Drizzle.
- Whisk into sauce.
Picking it at the store
- Huy Fong (rooster logo) is the benchmark bottle most recipes reference.
- Adjust heat by starting small. The garlic sweetens as it sits but the heat stays.
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