sriracha

American  

[suh-rah-chah, si-] / səˈrɑ tʃɑ, ˈsɪ- /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of sriracha

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

Example Sentences

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

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2025

News of yet another sriracha shortage made headlines Wednesday, after the Washington Post published a dismal report on the iconic condiment that’s best known for its deep red hue and sweet yet garlicky taste.

From Salon • May 10, 2024

“He was the sriracha sauce in the Berkshire Hathaway meeting,” said investor Bill Smead, a regular at the event for 14 years.

From Seattle Times • May 3, 2024

Try remoulade sauce, chipotle mayo or sriracha mayo as variations.

From Washington Times • Sep. 21, 2023

Mom reached for the bottle of sriracha and squeezed some more on her pad thai.

From "From the Desk of Zoe Washington" by Janae Marks