By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 14, 2026
Serves 2
134 cal · 15 min
Fresh Thai Sriracha
Recipe GLPRed30fd2aa00c39
A vibrant, homemade Thai sriracha sauce made from fresh red jalapeños and garlic. This bright condiment combines the heat of chilies with aromatic garlic, balanced by a touch of sweetness and tangy vinegar for a versatile sauce perfect for drizzling over dishes or using as a dipping condiment.
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Ingredients
1 pound red jalapeños, stemmed and roughly chopped
8 medium cloves of garlic, peeled
3/4 cup water
1/3 cup white vinegar
2 tablespoons palm sugar
2 teaspoons kosher salt
Directions
In a food processor or blender, combine the chopped red jalapeños and peeled garlic cloves. Blend until you reach a coarse paste consistency.
Pour the jalapeño-garlic mixture into a small saucepan and add the water, white vinegar, palm sugar, and kosher salt.
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Simmer for about 8–10 minutes until the flavors meld and the sauce thickens slightly.
Remove from heat and allow to cool to room temperature. The sauce will continue to thicken as it cools.
Transfer to a clean jar or bottle for storage. Use as a condiment or dipping sauce with your favorite dishes.
Comments
Red jalapeños are common at Charlotte-area chains, but finding fresh ones year-round means a possible detour to Harris Teeter's specialty produce section or ALDI during peak season; in winter you may need to check multiple stores or substitute with what's available. The ingredient cost runs low—maybe $3 to $4 total for garlic, vinegar, sugar, salt—but the stated 15 minutes ignores fermenting time if that's the method, or at minimum the cooling and blending steps; realistic prep-to-table time is closer to 25 minutes hands-on plus storage. This keeps well in the refrigerator and makes more than two servings' worth of condiment, so leftovers are a win. The dish suits someone who cooks ahead and wants to control heat level, though it's not a forgiving recipe if jalapeños vary wildly in their kick.
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