sriracha

[suh-rah-chah, si-]

noun

1. a hot condiment sauce made from red chiles, vinegar, sugar, garlic, and salt, used especially in Vietnamese and Thai cuisine.

Word History and Origins

Origin of sriracha¹

First recorded in 1955–60; named after Sriracha, Si Racha, a coastal town in Thailand where the condiment was first produced

Example Sentences

You can also add a few squirts of TJ’s Sriracha Sauce, just before adding the seasoning packet, for a spicy kick.

From Salon

That includes egg casserole variations and a twist on a traditional bacon and egg sandwich that includes sriracha aioli, she shared as teasers.

From Salon

Archer achieved a breakthrough in 2014 through a partnership with Huy Fong Sriracha to create a sriracha flavored jerky.

From Los Angeles Times

I experimented: sundried tomato, a hit of Sriracha, chopped herbs—each variation fed the obsession.

From Salon

The brand said the new flavor contains a "one-two punch of tangy and sweet" and will further the "trendsetting and beloved taste of Sriracha for the next generation."

From Salon