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Sriracha-Style Red Chili Sauce
Homemade version of the famous rooster sauce with customizable heat and garlic levels.
Prep Time
30 min
Fermentation
6 days
Difficulty
medium
Consistency
medium
Ingredients
7 items- 1 lb red jalapeños or Fresno peppers
- 8 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1/2 cup white vinegar
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce (optional)
- 1 teaspoon xanthan gum (for thickness)
Instructions
- 1Remove stems from peppers.
- 2Blend peppers and garlic coarsely.
- 3Transfer to a bowl, add salt and sugar, cover and ferment at room temperature for 5-7 days, stirring daily.
- 4After fermentation, blend mixture with vinegar and fish sauce until smooth.
- 5Simmer for 10 minutes.
- 6Add xanthan gum while blending for desired thickness.
- 7Strain if smoother texture desired.
- 8Bottle and refrigerate for up to 6 months.
Flavor Profile
garlickytangyslightly sweetbalanced
Best For
phostir-fryeggseverything
Frequently Asked Questions
How spicy is Sriracha-Style Red Chili Sauce?
Sriracha-Style Red Chili Sauce is rated as medium heat — moderately spicy with a noticeable but manageable kick. You can adjust the heat by using fewer peppers or removing the seeds and membranes.
How long does it take to make Sriracha-Style Red Chili Sauce?
Sriracha-Style Red Chili Sauce requires 30 minutes of prep time plus 6 days of fermentation. The fermentation time is hands-off — just check on it periodically.
What peppers are used in Sriracha-Style Red Chili Sauce?
This recipe uses: 1 lb red jalapeños or Fresno peppers. You can adjust the types of peppers used based on your heat preference and availability.