Rooster sauce, as it is also known has
around since the 1980s. During the early 1980’s, David Tran
immigrated to the United States from Vietnam and settled in Los
Angeles. He was unable to find a hot sauce that he liked and began
making his own. His recipe was modeled and named after the local hot
sauces in Sri Racha, Thailand.
He began selling the sauce out of the back of his van and as the
popularity of the sauce grew. Huy Fong Foods grew swiftly and today
over ten million bottles of Huy Fong Foods Sriracha Sauce are sold
every year.
The bright red, multi-purpose hot sauce is made from red chili
peppers, garlic, vinegar, salt, and sugar. The sauce is hot and
tangy with just a hint of sweetness. The flavor is unique,
addictive, and very versatile.
Sriracha sauce is often served as a condiment in Thai, Vietnamese,
and Chinese restaurants throughout the United States. The most
popular brand is manufactured in the US by Huy Fong Foods, which is
owned by Tran.