Ask anyone aboutHuy Fong Srirachaand they are likely to have a very strong opinion about the famous Rooster Sauce.
(For a taste comparing American and Thai brands,try this piece at Serious Eats.)
Here are the findings and ratings, along with their appropriate superlatives.
Huy Fong Sriracha Hot Chili Sauce ($3.49 for 17.0 oz.
It has a moderate amount of sourness and funk, though those fade after a few tastings.
at Trader Joes)
We both thought this was predominantly sweet, and cloyingly so.
Almost no garlic flavor comes through.
at Whole Foods)
This sauce wasveryflavorful butveryliquidy.
The only problem was the viscosity.
The little ninja rodent is cute, but the sauce inside was underwhelming.
It had notes of sweet and sour sauce and ketchup, and almost no heat whatsoever.
Not bad, but not worth the price.
Superlative: Most Overpriced
The Bottom Line
It really comes down to what you like.
I cant tell you which sauce youd like the best because I dont know you.
If you love a sweet sauce, I suggest you pick up a bottle from Trader Joes.
If you love Huy Fong, keep buying Huy Fong.
If you hate hot sauce and yourself, give Ninja Squirrel a try.
