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

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

Our favorite was the ghost chile sriracha sauce created in partnership with producer Benny Blanco, though we both agreed the fiery, subtly sweet sauce would go best on wings.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2024

There are shrimp and tofu options, and the two rolls are freshly made and tightly wrapped, served with a peanut sauce topped with a healthy squirt of sriracha and chopped peanuts.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 6, 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