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

The spicy tuna rolls, redolent of cooked fish blended with sriracha and mayonnaise, are a popular lunch offering among students.

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Sriracha could be regarded as an ultra-processed food — owing in part to the presence of xanthan gum, a thickening agent — but it is not expected to be classified one under the new law’s definition of the category.

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

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

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

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