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

For the fish, cut the salmon into strips; chop the chutoro finely and mix it with scallions; and turn the akami into spicy tuna with sriracha, kewpie, and a touch of sesame oil.

From Salon

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

From Los Angeles Times

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.

From Los Angeles Times

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