Description
Sriracha is a medium-hot chili sauce made from a blend of red chili peppers, garlic, sugar, salt, and vinegar.
Exotic Food Thailand
Heat and Flavor Profile
- Heat Level: Medium hot, generally measuring between 1,000 and 2,500 Scoville Heat Units (SHU).
- Flavor: A balanced mix of fiery chili spice, savory garlic depth, and a slight touch of sweetness.
- Key Ingredients
- Red chili peppers (typically around 22% to 35% depending on the specific brand like Pantai Norasingh)
- Garlic and pickled garlic
- Sugar or fructose syrup
- Distilled vinegar or acetic acid
- Salt and stabilizers (like xanthan gum)
How to Use It
- Dipping: Great for fries, spring rolls, and seafood.
- Topping: Squeeze directly onto eggs, noodles, pizza, hot dogs, and hamburgers.
- Mixing: Stir into mayonnaise for a spicy spread, or blend into marinades and stir-fries.
