Use red jalapenos for a beautiful red color, and lots of garlic, white and brown sugar, salt, and white vinegar to achieve the flavor you want. You will also need water to thin the mixture and turn it into a real sauce.
Although sriracha is a magical concoction, it turns out that the ingredients themselves are fairly simple. Rather, it’s the fermentation process that makes this recipe so different from other types of hot sauce. “The fermentation process is very important in the flavor development of sauces as it adds acidity and complexity,” says Douglas. She also assures us that while the idea of fermenting ingredients sounds intimidating, it’s actually a pretty easy process. In fact, all you have to do is leave the ingredients alone for the magic to work.