An Ode to Siracha

I'm usually not one for product placement, but in the past years I've come to appreciate certain items that have become pantry staples. Siracha slowly but surely worked its way to the top of the pantry pyramid. For those unfamiliar with it, Siracha is a devastatingly simple Thai hot sauce made with various chili peppers, vinegar, and garlic. The spice is a slow burn and adds a very distinctive heat to any dish. Its simplicity is the key to its versatility.

Now without further ado, a list of things that have been made better with Siracha:

• ketchup: mix the two together for a kicked up dipping sauce
• egg: a way to jump start the day
• stir-fry: mix it in as one of the last ingredients to give the dish some spice
• hummus: instead of (or in addition to, if you want to set your mouth on fire) red pepper sprinkled on the spread, mix in some of the sauce for a tangier version
• BLTs: mix it in with the mayo for a different take on the classic sandwich
• macaroni and cheese: adds a touch of zing to the creamy dish
• marinara sauce: again, a simple way to spice things up

These are just the things I did today-anyone else slightly obsessed with this hot sauce? This sauce is definitely worthy of your valuable cupboard real estate.

Look for the very distinctive green topped bottle in international markets, and in the international section of most grocery stores.