4.4 from 15 votes
Easy Homemade Sriracha (15 Minutes!)
EASY 15-minute sriracha made with basic pantry staples! Perfectly spicy, salty, sweet, and tangy. The only condiment you need for stir fries, ramen, curries, and beyond!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 12 (1-Tbsp servings)
Calories: 7 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
Thai , Vegan
Ingredients
- 1 medium red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, peeled
- 1 ½ - 2 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust according to preferred heat level)
- 1 tsp maple syrup (or other sweetener of choice)
- 1/2 tsp sea salt, plus more to taste
- 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar (or sub white vinegar)
- 1/4 - 1/2 small habanero pepper (optional // for extra spice)
- 1 Tbsp tomato paste (adds depth of flavor)
Instructions
- To a small blender or small food processor (or in a large food processor if making a double batch) add bell pepper, garlic, red pepper flakes, maple syrup, salt, apple cider vinegar, and habanero (optional).
- Option to briefly cook tomato paste in a small metal or non-stick pan over medium-low heat for 5 minutes, stirring frequently, to slightly reduce the raw tomato flavor. Otherwise, add to the blender or food processor, no cooking required.
- Blend until well mixed, then taste and adjust flavor as needed, adding more tomato paste for depth of flavor / tomato flavor, salt to taste, red pepper flake or habanero for heat, maple syrup for sweetness / to balance the flavors, or vinegar for acidity. We added a bit more red pepper flake and salt.
- Use immediately, or store covered in the refrigerator for up to 7 days, sometimes longer (discard when the flavor or appearance appears off). Note that the color deepens and the texture thickens after refrigerating overnight. Option to freeze leftovers into ice cube molds to use as needed (store in a sealed container in the freezer for up to 3-6 months).
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Notes
- *Recipe as written makes ~3/4 cup or 200 ml sriracha.*Nutrition information is a rough estimate calculated without optional ingredients.*Inspiration from Steamy Kitchen.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1tablespoon
Calories
7
(0%)
Carbohydrates
1.5g
(1%)
Protein
0.2g
(0%)
Fat
0g
(0%)
Saturated Fat
0g
(0%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0g
Monounsaturated Fat
0g
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
0mg
(0%)
Sodium
99mg
(4%)
Potassium
40mg
(1%)
Fiber
0.3g
(1%)
Sugar
0.9g
(2%)
Vitamin A
331IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
13.2mg
(15%)
Calcium
3.4mg
(0%)
Iron
0.1mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12(1-Tbsp servings)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 7
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1tablespoon | |
| Calories | 7 | 0% |
| Carbohydrates | 1.5g | 1% |
| Protein | 0.2g | 0% |
| Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 99mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 40mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugar | 0.9g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 331IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 13.2mg | 15% |
| Calcium | 3.4mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.