# Poll about Sriracha Chili Sauce **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [November 27, 2006, 7:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-about-sriracha-chili-sauce/381976 "2006-11-27T19:58:14Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Jackknifed\_Juggernaut](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/9de053/32.png) [@Jackknifed\_Juggernaut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackknifed_Juggernaut)\ **Post date:** [November 27, 2006, 7:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-about-sriracha-chili-sauce/381976/1 "2006-11-27T19:58:14Z")
For background in this question, please look [here](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=397851) . 1. Have you ever tried this [sauce](http://www.huyfong.com/no_frames/sriracha.htm) ? 2. If yes, do you keep it in your home? If no, I highly recommend it. Ther garlic-chili version is also excellent. ---
**Author:** ![Hypno-Toad](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/b2d939/32.png) [@Hypno-Toad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hypno-Toad)\ **Post date:** [November 27, 2006, 8:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-about-sriracha-chili-sauce/381976/2 "2006-11-27T20:01:34Z")
I have it at home and demand that the sushi bar put it on everything they make for me. ---
**Author:** ![Anne\_Neville](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/b9e5f3/32.png) [@Anne\_Neville](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anne_Neville)\ **Post date:** [November 27, 2006, 8:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-about-sriracha-chili-sauce/381976/3 "2006-11-27T20:02:45Z")
Yes, and yes. I much prefer Sriracha to Tabasco, because it’s less vinegary. Ever since I had a very unpleasant experience with gazpacho with too much vinegar and acid reflux, I haven’t been able to tolerate too much vinegar flavor. I’m not Asian, but I like Asian food, and learned about Sriracha at an Asian (I think it was Thai) restaurant. ---
**Author:** ![Scribble](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/scribble/32/3317_2.png) [@Scribble](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Scribble)\ **Post date:** [November 27, 2006, 8:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-about-sriracha-chili-sauce/381976/4 "2006-11-27T20:03:28Z")
I love sriracha, and I use it in place of ketchup some times. It’s also very good with eggs. The flavor combination of ginger and sriracha is great on all kinds of things. ---
**Author:** ![MikeG](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mikeg/32/4329_2.png) [@MikeG](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MikeG)\ **Post date:** [November 27, 2006, 8:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-about-sriracha-chili-sauce/381976/5 "2006-11-27T20:05:39Z")
This has been a staple in my kitchen for more than 15 years. I don’t put it on sushi so much but for dumplings it’s essential, mixed with hoisin sauce. ---
**Author:** ![hajario](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/hajario/32/171_2.png) [@hajario](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/hajario)\ **Post date:** [November 27, 2006, 8:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-about-sriracha-chili-sauce/381976/6 "2006-11-27T20:22:35Z")
Of course I have it. Great stuff. ---
**Author:** ![Diogenes\_the\_Cynic](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e99b99/32.png) [@Diogenes\_the\_Cynic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Diogenes_the_Cynic)\ **Post date:** [November 27, 2006, 8:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-about-sriracha-chili-sauce/381976/7 "2006-11-27T20:30:13Z")
Mmm…Rooster sauce. I like it on Ramen noodles. It makes a good steak sauce too. ---
**Author:** ![silenus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/silenus/32/166_2.png) [@silenus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/silenus)\ **Post date:** [November 27, 2006, 8:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-about-sriracha-chili-sauce/381976/8 "2006-11-27T20:32:38Z")
Two bottles, in fact. One half empty, so I got the back-up bottle while shopping yesterday. Can’t run out! ---
**Author:** ![Club\_33](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/df705f/32.png) [@Club\_33](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Club_33)\ **Post date:** [November 27, 2006, 8:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-about-sriracha-chili-sauce/381976/9 "2006-11-27T20:39:36Z")
I prefer the “Sambal Oelek”, which is made by the same company (and can be seen under the “products” page on the OP’s link) It is a bit spicier and has a better flavor, IMO. Still, I’m well acquainted with good ol’ rooster sauce and it makes things like Panda Express _almost_ palatable. ---
**Author:** ![twickster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ec9cab/32.png) [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Post date:** [November 27, 2006, 8:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-about-sriracha-chili-sauce/381976/10 "2006-11-27T20:41:53Z")
Never heard of it. ---
**Author:** ![ouryL](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ouryl/32/6067_2.png) [@ouryL](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ouryL)\ **Post date:** [November 27, 2006, 8:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-about-sriracha-chili-sauce/381976/11 "2006-11-27T20:48:07Z")
I prefer sweet chili sauce instead. ---
**Author:** ![Diogenes\_the\_Cynic](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e99b99/32.png) [@Diogenes\_the\_Cynic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Diogenes_the_Cynic)\ **Post date:** [November 27, 2006, 8:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-about-sriracha-chili-sauce/381976/12 "2006-11-27T20:48:50Z")
[QUOTE=twickster] Never heard of it. [/QUOTE] Does [this bottle](http://www.chilliworld.com/i/p/53.jpg) look familiar? It’s often on the table at Asian restaurants. It’s thick and sweet and spicy (consistency is more like ketchup than Tabasco). Good stuff. ---
**Author:** ![Cowgirl\_Jules](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/4af34b/32.png) [@Cowgirl\_Jules](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cowgirl_Jules)\ **Post date:** [November 27, 2006, 8:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-about-sriracha-chili-sauce/381976/13 "2006-11-27T20:56:49Z")
I like [Dave’s Insanity Sauce](http://www.davesgourmet.peachhost.com/ct_PRdagar.htm)’s version of garlic-chile siracha. I use it in place of ketchup on a hamburger, mostly, but also as an ingredient. It’s good in marinades, and it’s not too hot for me (most of the other Dave’s stuff is.) ---
**Author:** ![tbdi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/3bc359/32.png) [@tbdi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tbdi)\ **Post date:** [November 27, 2006, 9:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-about-sriracha-chili-sauce/381976/14 "2006-11-27T21:08:42Z")
The name meant nothing to me but the bottle looks familiar. I don’t think I’ve ever tried it; guess I’ll have to now. ---
**Author:** ![Godfrey\_Daniels](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/9e8a1a/32.png) [@Godfrey\_Daniels](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Godfrey_Daniels)\ **Post date:** [November 27, 2006, 9:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-about-sriracha-chili-sauce/381976/15 "2006-11-27T21:12:05Z")
An essential ingredient in stir-fry and dozens of other uses. Great on all kinds of stuff. I prefer the garlic version. ---
**Author:** ![Cervaise](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cervaise/32/16693_2.png) [@Cervaise](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cervaise)\ **Post date:** [November 27, 2006, 9:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-about-sriracha-chili-sauce/381976/16 "2006-11-27T21:17:58Z")
Yes and yes. I use it on everything. Well, not _everything._ Ice cream, not so much. But damn near everything. It’s great in soups, in addition to its more conventional uses. ---
**Author:** ![Santo\_Rugger](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e95f7d/32.png) [@Santo\_Rugger](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Santo_Rugger)\ **Post date:** [November 27, 2006, 9:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-about-sriracha-chili-sauce/381976/17 "2006-11-27T21:27:42Z")
[QUOTE=Cervaise] Yes and yes. I use it on everything. Well, not _everything._ Ice cream, not so much. But damn near everything. It’s great in soups, in addition to its more conventional uses. [/QUOTE] I’ve been known to use it on bananas. I go through about a bottle a month. ---
**Author:** ![psycat90](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/7ea924/32.png) [@psycat90](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/psycat90)\ **Post date:** [November 27, 2006, 9:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-about-sriracha-chili-sauce/381976/18 "2006-11-27T21:30:17Z")
Incredibly funny timing. We went shopping yesterday afternoon. When I saw it I reminded my husband that we had run out so we bought a bottle. Then a few hours later we went out for Pho, and loaded our bowls up with the stuff, commenting on how quickly we seem to go through it. Love it. ---
**Author:** ![Bill\_Door](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/50afbb/32.png) [@Bill\_Door](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bill_Door)\ **Post date:** [November 27, 2006, 9:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-about-sriracha-chili-sauce/381976/19 "2006-11-27T21:32:39Z")
Yes and Yes. My son first turned me on to it around five or six years ago. I can’t be without it now. It went from unknown to a staple condiment in a single taste. ---
**Author:** ![Ukulele\_Ike](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/df788c/32.png) [@Ukulele\_Ike](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ukulele_Ike)\ **Post date:** [November 27, 2006, 9:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-about-sriracha-chili-sauce/381976/20 "2006-11-27T21:39:59Z")
I inject it directly into my veins. [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-about-sriracha-chili-sauce/381976.md?page=2)