Sriracha Sauce: What is it?
Sriracha Sauce is a hot sauce that originates from Thailand. It is made from red chili peppers, garlic, vinegar, and salt. It was originally used as a dipping sauce for seafood but has since become popular in many other dishes. Sriracha is also referred to as the “rooster sauce” because of the rooster on the bottle. In this post, we’ll take a look at how Sriracha became popular in America and why it’s so much more than just a condiment.
Sriracha Sauce: What is it made of?
Sriracha sauce is originally made from red chili peppers, garlic, vinegar, and salt. The type of peppers used are the traditional Thai red jalapeno. Other types of peppers can be used but are generally not as spicy. Sriracha Sauce was first used as a dipping sauce for seafood, and as a relish for vegetables. However, as the world began to change, so did the spice preferences of the Thai people.
Origin of Sriracha Sauce
The sauce is named after our city of Sriracha (Si Racha) in Thailand. The sauce originated as a hot sauce for seafood, but has since become popular in many dishes in Southeast Asia. Unlike many hot sauces, Sriracha is used as a dip for raw fish, chicken and shrimp as well as sliced veggies, especially cucumbers. For more detail: The origin of Sriracha Sauce is here
Sriracha Sauce in the U.S
Several varieties of Sriracha Sauce exist in the U.S. today. Most of them are Sriracha Type One, which is made with red jalapeño peppers. It is a spicy and salty sauce.
Sriracha Sauce became popular in America because of the California burger chain, In-N-Out Burger. In 2012, a website called Guy Fieri’s Dumpling Universe received an e-mail from a woman in New York who wanted the recipe for the sauce she was served. The e-mail was first published on Guy Fieri’s Facebook page and it received a lot of attention. Guy Fieri’s Dumpling Universe had to work quickly to get the recipe since the woman’s husband threatened to sue the restaurant. Luckily, the restaurant was able to identify the sauce, and this was where the company began distributing it. Now, you can get Sriracha Sauce at virtually every supermarket across the country.
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Why is Sriracha Sauce so popular now?
Food trends change every year, but sometimes, once a trend takes hold, it’s difficult to dislodge from our cultural consciousness. Sriracha, for instance, has been a significant fixture in Vietnamese, Chinese, Thai, and Vietnamese-American cuisines for years. For many people, the popularity of Sriracha, with its spicy flavor profile, spicy heat, and unique texture, is a little shocking. Even though most people in America are accustomed to drinking beverages containing the tangy red sauce, it has gained a reputation as a common condiment used in everything from baked beans to guacamole. Why do people use it as a dip for french fries? There are so many reasons why people enjoy eating hot and spicy food.
Conclusion
At this point you have the following knowledge on Sriracha. You’ve learned about the Sriracha Thai hot sauce as well as the many ways it can be used. You also learned about the history behind Sriracha and why it is so well-known. Now you can make your own Sriracha at home or you can choose to buy it. Either way, you’ll get the full flavor of the hot sauce.
