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10 Things You Should Know About Sriracha

By | source: Jan 9th, 2014

Due to the intense cold Texas and the rest of the country has just recently experienced (or currently experiencing, sorry Midwest and Northeast); I have been on a huge pho kick to keep myself warm and full. For those of you who are not aware of pho, it is a delicious Vietnamese noodle soup that can be garnished with a variety of herbs and toppings, including: basil, bean sprouts, cilantro, and lime.

During a particular dreadfully cold evening, a friend brought some pho to my house from a nearby restaurant. The pho was subpar, but could have been great if I had Sriracha sauce! I never realized how much of a difference the tangy condiment made until I was forced to have a meal without it. Sriracha sauce always takes my pho experience from average to delicious with just a few squirts.

What ingredients are in Sriracha that makes it so delicious? Who is the mastermind behind the delectable red sauce? And finally, why is a rooster the main focus of the bottle? Todayâ??s infographic answers that, and other mysteries you might have wondered about Sriracha sauce. Read up so you can enlighten your friends the next time you find yourself in the presence of this unique sauce! [via]