The Sriracha Sauce Story

Sriracha (pronounced see-ROTCH-ah) is a type of chili hot sauce made by combining distilled vinegar, garlic, sugar and salt with the paste of jalapeño chili peppers. But where did this spicy, delicious sauce come from? And how did it end up here? Let’s take a look.

In The Beginning

While the origin of sriracha sauce is heavily debated, the story supported by most Thailand natives says that the iconic condiment was first made by Burmese sawmill workers. The workers would purchase the sauce’s ingredients at a local shop in the port town of Si Racha, owned by a woman named Thawat Wiphisamakun.

The shopkeeper eventually began making the sauce herself, selling it to store patrons and nearby seafood restaurants where it gained local popularity. Soon, cities throughout Thailand and Vietnam were using the sauce and its variations as a go-to condiment for every meal.

SRIRACHA IN THE STATES

In 1979, sriracha made the jump into American markets by way of David Tran’s original rooster sauce. Sriracha’s distinctive taste and mild heat set it apart from other hot sauces at the time, allowing it to quickly form its own niche in the states. By 2010, the sauce was named Ingredient of the Year by Bon Appetit Magazine, cementing its success in the kitchens of America.

Today, sriracha sauce is a global culinary icon. It can be found in restaurants, superstores and kitchen cabinets across the country, spicing up just about anything on the dinner table.

GRAB A BOTTLE, AND SRIRACHA ON!

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