sriracha

Etymology

From Thai ศรีราชา (sĕe raachaa), named after the city of Si Racha in Thailand.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /səˈɹɑt͡ʃə/, /ˈsiɹɑt͡ʃɑ/
• Hyphenation: sri‧ra‧cha

Noun

sriracha (usually uncountable, plural srirachas)

1. A Thai-style hot sauce, typically made from sun-ripened chili peppers, vinegar, garlic, sugar and salt.
   • 2007 January 24, “Recipe: Tea-Smoked Chicken Thighs With Pomegranate Glaze”, in The New York Times‎:

     While chicken is smoking, combine zest, hoisin, pomegranate molasses and sriracha in a small bowl.