Sriracha is a multi-purpose sauce. It can be used in a variety of cuisines, from pasta, seafood and more. But when you’ve run out of this magical hot elixir, go for sambal oelek. Sambal oelek is hands down the best substitute for the thick sriracha sauce packed with heat. It is wildly popular in major grocery stores and it packs a similar punch in the heat department. It is made of much simpler ingredients than sriracha itself. It just has one drawback - you have to add garlic powder to it to get close to the same taste.
Air Drying
One of the most popular ways to use dried red pepper pods in Chinese cooking is to create chili oil. This spicy, aromatic oil is made by infusing dried red pepper pods, along with spices like Sichuan peppercorns and star anise, in hot oil. The result is a fragrant and flavorful condiment that adds a delicious kick to dishes like noodles, stir-fries, and dumplings.
china dried red pepper pods
