sriracha

20 Reasons We're Blown Away By The Food And Drink Of Thailand

There's a lot more going on than pad effing Thai

Feb 21, 2013 5:01 pm

We’re on a mission to educate you about global cuisines here at Food Republic. We previously rounded up our best stories about Spanish food, covering everything from tapas to txakoli. We’re back at it again this week, looking to shine a light on the food and drink of Thailand, one of our all-time favorites. Here are 20 stories to help you better understand the country’s food, as well as some suggestions on where to go in the capital city.

Design Finds

The Sexiest Sriracha-Themed Valentine's Day Gift For Your Special Lady, Ever

Give your girlfriend hot feet this Valentine's Day

Feb 6, 2013 4:02 pm

I don't know what to get your girlfriend for Valentine's Day! This is what I've been telling my guy friends until one forwarded me these shoes he found on Pinterest. Now, my automatic answer is — get her these awesome sriracha platform stilettos with the classic rooster-on-red motif and a 4 to 5 1/2-inch heel from friendly custom design purveyors Hourglass Footwear.

What To Eat: Lunch

How To Spot Fake Sriracha, And Why It Matters

If your cap is anything but green, it's fake

Jan 17, 2013 12:31 pm

Yes, fake sriracha was sent to the us, and so I must now help correct the universe's course — because if sriracha goes to pieces we're all doomed — by helping you identify, Instagram and then avoid fake sriracha.

What To Eat: Lunch

Sriracha: Condiment or Hot Sauce? Discuss.

Is sriracha a hot sauce? Let's dig a little deeper.

Nov 19, 2012 12:31 pm

Welcome to this installation of What To Eat For Lunch: Eternal Questions edition. Nope, not what happens after you die. What to call sriracha while you're still living. I took a quick poll and discovered with many answers to the question: "Is sriracha a condiment or hot sauce?" Information has been recorded, and shall be regurgitated in the manner it was received.

Video Time

Video: This Is How You Make Your Own Sriracha

It all comes down to the peppers. And attitude.

Nov 13, 2012 3:31 pm

In this video we’re introduced to Jolene Collins, the woman behind Love Of Jojo’s Sriracha – an Etsy shop with some serious bite based in Brooklyn, NY. She’s a serious fan of sriracha, that ubiquitous red pepper sauce found in Thai and Vietnamese restaurants, as well as greasy spoons and college dorm rooms around the land. This is her story.

Summer Sips

Hot And Spicy Bloody Mary Granita Recipe

Freeze that famous brunch drink for a cool snack

Jul 16, 2012 3:01 pm

Photo: Jessie Cross

This granita gets its heat from sriracha, a spicy Asian hot sauce, and freshly grated horseradish. For a milder version, cut down on the amounts, or omit them entirely. For a five-alarm treat, increase the sriracha to one teaspoon. (And don't say we didn't warn you.)

Burger Talk

Saigon Burgers with Ginger Glaze and Thai Basil Mayo Recipe

Sosa's Vietnamese-inspired burgers with Asian flare

Jun 8, 2012 12:02 pm

Photo: William Brinson

Angelo Sosa ups the fat content in his burger blend by adding brisket, then takes it on an Asian joyride with a Vietnamese-style glaze that leaves ketchup by the curb. The juicy, mouth-watering recipe, after the jump.

Global Cuisine

Los Angeles: Epic Thai Town Crawl With Jet Tila

A writer looks beyond the congealed blood cubes

May 23, 2012 11:01 am

As a food writer, it's heresy to say you don't eat a certain kind of food. That's why it's more than a little embarrassing for Jason Kessler to admit that he doesn't like most Asian cuisine, including Thai. Chef Jet Tila is to the rescue.