Sriracha

ซอสศรีราชา Sriracha

Flavor and role

A sweet-hot chili sauce made from red chilies, garlic, vinegar and sugar. Drizzled on to finish, it adds heat and tang.

Typical dishes and uses

Pho condiment, fried rice, burgers, sriracha mayo (mixed with mayonnaise)

Substitutes

1 tbsp sriracha = 1/2 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste) + 1/2 tsp vinegar + 1/2 tsp sugar + a little minced garlic, or 1 tsp hot sauce + 2 tsp ketchup.

Storage

Unopened: 2 years at room temperature. Opened: 1 month at room temperature, 6-12 months in the fridge (still fine to eat if the colour darkens).

Main countries

Thailand · United States

Used in this book

Gỏi Cuốn (Fresh Spring Rolls with Shrimp and Pork)Bánh Mì Rice BowlBún Chả Burger with Pickled Carrot and Sriracha MayoCrispy char kway teow noodle cakeChar Siu Tacos with Charred Pineapple SalsaCơm Tấm Tacos with Lemongrass Pork and Scallion OilFalafel Banh Mi with Quick Pickles and Sriracha Tahini MayoSalmon Poke Summer RollsIdli ManchurianTeriyaki Salmon Avocado KimbapCrispy Chicken Mayo Rice BowlKung Pao Chicken Tacos with Lime SlawLarb Gai Tacos with Pickled Red Onion and Sriracha CreamNyama Choma Gua Bao with Kachumbari Slaw and Pili-Pili Mayo (Kenyan x Taiwanese)Crispy Rice Spicy Tuna Onigiri BitesKra Pao Cheese ToastiePhở French Dip SandwichPhở-Spiced Beef Fried RiceAhi Poke Duo with Sushi Rice and Macadamia InamonaSpicy Tuna Crispy Rice BitesCrispy Shoyu Ramen Noodle PancakeChicken Satay Tacos with Acar PicklesScallion Pancake Twists with Sriracha MayoShrimp Tempura Tacos with Lime Sriracha MayoCaramel Pork and Egg Mayo ToastYangzhou Crispy Rice Squares with Spicy Shrimp Mayo

Updated 2026-10-10