Sriracha Sauce

Sriracha is a smooth, pourable hot sauce made from red chillies, garlic, sugar, vinegar, and salt. Originally from Thailand — named after the coastal city of Si Racha — it became a global condiment phenomenon largely through the Huy Fong brand’s rooster-labelled bottle, though many versions now exist.

The flavour is a balance of heat, sweetness, garlic punch, and tang, which makes it remarkably versatile. It works as a dipping sauce, a marinade ingredient, a drizzle over rice and noodle bowls, a pizza accompaniment, and a sandwich spread. In Australia it’s found in most supermarkets and has become a standard condiment alongside tomato sauce and soy.

Unlike many thin-style hot sauces, sriracha has body and clings to food, making it as much a flavour paste as a sauce.