Spicy sauces turn meals from bland to grand, and can give one that burning sensation which immediately heightens taste buds. Be it subtle warmth or mouth-burning heat, spicy sauces are so versatile.
7 Spicy Sauces to Fire Up Your Meal
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Category
Spices
Cuisine
American
Servings
4
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes
As shown by their usage in all types of cuisines, options are limitless. This article looks at top classic spicy sauces that will add the perfect touch of heat to your meal.
Ingredients
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Use 1/2 cup Hot Sauce, such as Frank's RedHot
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1/4 Unsalted Butter
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1 Tbsp White Vinegar
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1/4 tsp Garlic Powder
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Salt to tast
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4 Ripe Tomatoes, chopped
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1/2 Onion
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2 Cloves Garlic
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1 Serrano Pepper, chopped (adjust to taste)
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1 Tbsp Olive Oil
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Salt and Pepper to taste
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10 dried Red Chilies
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3 cloves Garlic
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1 tsp Cumin Seeds
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1 tsp Coriander Seeds
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1/2 tsp Caraway Seeds
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1/4 cup Olive Oil
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Salt to taste
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1 lb Red Jalapeño peppers
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5 cloves Garlic, peeled
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1/4 cup White Vinegar
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2 Tbsp Sugar
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1 tsp Salt
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1 cup Red Chilies, chopped
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1/4 cup White Vinegar
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1/2 tsp Salt
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4 c. Chicken or Vegetable broth
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1 Tbsp Soy Sauce
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1 Tbsp Miso Paste (to give depth-optional)
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1 Tbsp Chili Oil Paste
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2 packs of Ramen Noodles
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1/2 cup sliced Green Onions
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2 soft-boiled Eggs
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Toppings: Sliced pork belly, fresh spinach, mushrooms, and sliced fresh cili
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1 cup fresh Parsley leaves, chopped
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1/4 cup fresh Cilantro, optional
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3 cloves Garlic, minced
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1/2 cup Olive Oil
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2 Tbsp Red Wine Vinegar
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1 tsp Red Pepper Flakes or freshly chopped chili
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Salt and Black Pepper to taste
1. Buffalo Sauce
2. Ranchero Sauce
3. Harissa
4. Sriracha
5. Sambal Oelek
6. Spicy Ramen
7. Chimichurri
Directions
1. Buffalo Sauce
Melt the butter over low heat.
Add the vinegar, hot sauce, garlic powder, and salt, and stir well.
Let the sauce simmer on low for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Take the pan away from the heat and let it cool slightly before serving.
2. Ranchero Sauce
Drizzle oil into a pan and keep in medium heat.
Fry the serrano pepper, garlic, and onions until soft.
Cook until the sauce has formed a thickened layer, following which add the chopped tomatoes and season with salt and pepper.
Allow the sauce to cool before using, or store it in an airtight jar in the refrigerator.
3. Harissa
Soak the dried chilies in hot water for 30 minutes.
Roast caraway seeds, cumin seeds, and coriander as mentioned in the ingredient level to grind it into a smooth paste.
Mix soaked chilies, garlic, and ground spices in a blender until smooth.
Add salt to taste and blend again thoroughly.
4. Sriracha
Chop the peppers and garlic coarsely.
Add chopped peppers, garlic, sugar, and salt to a blender. Blend until smooth.
Transfer the mixture decisively into a clean glass jar. Store it at room temperature for 5-7 days, stirring once daily.
Transfer the fermented mix back to the blender. Add vinegar until properly combined.
Strain the sauce, squeezing through a fine-mesh sieve to eliminate any solids. Transfer into a clean bottle.
5. Sambal Oelek
Place the chopped chilies in a processor and blend until they take the shape of a coarse paste.
Combine vinegar and salt, then pulse the mixture a few times to ensure it is well blended.
Switch into a clean jar and store in the refrigerator.
Use this as the base in cooking or as a table condiment.
6. Spicy Ramen
Heat the broth in a pot until it reaches a simmer.
Whisk in the soy sauce, miso paste, and chili oil or paste untill dissolved.
Add the ramen noodles and cook based on package instructions.
Divide ramen and broth between two bowls, top with green onions and eggs, toppings desired.
7. Chimichurri
Take a bowl and mix parsley and garlic.
Add black pepper, oil, and a pinch of salt in a bowl.
Mix well until it gets combined.
Keep the chimichurri rest for 15 minutes for flavors to meld.
Recipe Note
Spicy sauces make the mundane meal exciting. From the tangy tones of buffalo sauce to the depth and complexity in harissa, these classic spicy sauces can add a little oomph to any meal or dish, providing just the right degree of hotness and flavor for one's taste buds. From mild kick to fiery punch of the ranchero sauce, these sauces will notch up your cooking with the exact amount of heat you want.
