Sriracha

hot sauce · Thailand · chili peppers · flavor

Fiery chili paste. Sriracha is made by mixing chili peppers with vinegar, garlic, sugar, and salt to create a smooth, spicy sauce that packs a serious punch of heat and flavor.

Named after a place. The sauce was first made in 1932 by someone from Si Racha, a town in Thailand, and the sauce got its name from that very location.

Ancient family roots. While it was officially created in 1932, sriracha may have been inspired by even older hot sauce recipes from Cantonese cooking, which has a long history of spicy sauces.

Global condiment star. What started as a local Thai sauce has become popular all around the world, showing up on tables in restaurants and homes everywhere from Asia to the United States.

Sweet and spicy combo. Unlike some hot sauces that are just burning heat, sriracha balances its chili pepper kick with sweetness and tanginess, making it more versatile for cooking and dipping.