Sriracha Sauce is a simple recipe with clear steps and fresh flavour. Do you like it hot well this is a great addition to any pantry. The perfect condiment to spice it up!
First, this dish uses Salt, Mls Water Boiling, Long Red Chilli to build flavour without making the method hard to follow. Then, the recipe keeps each step short, so it suits home cooks who want a reliable result.
If you enjoy recipes like this, you can also explore our cooking classes, browse food and wine events, or visit our cookbooks for more Sriracha Sauce inspiration.
Sriracha Sauce
Equipment
- High Speed Food Processor
Ingredients
- 1.5 Tbsp Salt
- 600 Mls Water Boiling
- 500 grams Long Red Chilli
- 4 Cloves Garlic
- 150 Mls Rice Wine Vinegar
- 2 Tbsp Brown Sugar
- INSTRUCTIONS
Instructions
- Dissolve the salt in boiling water and set aside to cool
- Sterilise a 1 litre jar
- Remove stalk from chilli’s and place whole with garlic in the jar
- Pour over the brine to make sure your chilli’s are completely covered
- Place lid on top of jar but do not seal as to let the air and gas from fermenting out of the jar
- Store at room temperature for 7 days.
- After 7 days drain the chillies and garlic. Make sure to reserve the brine. This can be used in other recipes and is just too tasty to discard
- Place chillies in a high speed blender with rice wine vinegar and brown sugar. Blend until smooth.
- Strain through a fine wire sieve into a sterilised jar. Keep the pulp which can also be added to other recipes for flavour.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is this recipe good for home cooks?
Because Sriracha Sauce uses a clear method and familiar ingredients, it is easy to follow at home. It also gives strong flavour without adding too many hard steps.
Can I prepare this recipe ahead of time?
Yes. First, prepare the ingredients or dressing ahead. Then, finish the final cooking or assembly close to serving time for the best texture.
Which ingredients matter most in this dish?
The key ingredients are Salt, Mls Water Boiling, Long Red Chilli. Therefore, fresh produce and good pantry staples will make the biggest difference to flavour.
Where can I find more recipes like this?
You can explore our cooking classes, browse food and wine events, or visit our cookbooks for more home cooking ideas.
