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Homemade Sriracha Sauce

This homemade sriracha sauce is bold, spicy, tangy, and packed with fresh chili flavor. Made with simple ingredients like red peppers, garlic, vinegar, sugar, and salt, this easy hot sauce recipe delivers the perfect balance of heat and sweetness. It’s ideal for drizzling over noodles, eggs, tacos, burgers, stir-fries, and more.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Fermentation 3 days
Total Time 3 days 30 minutes
Servings: 2 Cups
Course: sauce
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 15
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound red jalapeño peppers chopped
  • 6 garlic cloves
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/3 cup distilled white vinegar

Equipment

  • Blender or food processor
  • Cutting board
  • Sharp knife
  • Medium saucepan
  • Glass jar or airtight container
  • Fine mesh strainer
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. Wash the peppers thoroughly and remove the stems.
  2. Roughly chop the peppers and garlic cloves.
  3. Add the peppers, garlic, sugar, salt, and water to a blender.
  4. Blend until the mixture becomes smooth and thick.
  5. Transfer the mixture to a clean glass jar or container.
  6. Cover loosely and let it ferment at room temperature for 3-5 days, stirring once daily.
  7. Pour the fermented mixture into a saucepan.
  8. Add the vinegar and stir well.
  9. Simmer over medium heat for 10-15 minutes.
  10. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  11. Blend again until completely smooth.
  12. Strain through a fine mesh sieve for a silky texture if desired.
  13. Transfer the sauce into sterilized bottles or jars. Refrigerate before serving.

Notes

Nutritional Information (Per Tablespoon – Approximate)
  • Calories: 15
  • Carbohydrates: 3g
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Fat: 0g
  • Protein: 0g
  • Sodium: 120mg
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