Healthy home made Sriracha Recipe (No Ferment!)

A condiment I can’t seem to live without is SriRacha. It goes so well with almost everything. The heat, the sweetness and the tang are in perfect proportion and it makes a great accompaniment to any sort of protein which is great for the days when I am having a hard time getting in my required protein intake.

How healthy is SriRacha

Unfortunately though like most good things, having too much Sriracha is probably not good for you. One tablespoon of this delicious sauce has about 1 sixth of your daily recommended intake of Sodium which is a lot.

In addition, each tablespoon of Sriracha also has 3 grams of added sugar. As per the label on the bottle, this is the equivalent of 6% of daily recommended sugar intake. Those are some high numbers.

SriRacha Nutrition Facts

Lets look at the nutrition label for Huy Fong Sriracha, the OG when it comes to Sriracha sauce. These nutrition facts have been taken from the Sriracha entry for Open food facts.

SriRacha Macro Nutrients

When it comes to macro nutrients, the only to speak of in Sriracha is Carbs. 100 grams of Sriracha sauce has about 16 grams of Carbs with the majority coming from added sugar (11g) which gives the sauce its distinctive hot/sour/sweet taste. Fat and Proteins are minimal with 100 grams of the sauce having 3 grams of Protein and 0.5 grams of Fat.

SriRacha Micro Nutrients

The main micro nutrient in Sriracha is salt. 100 grams of Sriracha sauce contains about 3 grams of salt making it a high salt food item. The daily recommended intake of salt for adults is about 6 grams so 100 grams of Sriracha will be 50% of your daily recommended intake.

SriRacha Calorie Density

When it comes to calorie density, Sriracha is very light. 100 grams of the sauce will set you back only 80 calories. This compares very favorably with Mayonnaise which has 6 times the calorie density as well as Tomato Ketchup which has a calorie density about 1.5x that of Sriracha.

Insanely Healthy SriRacha Alternative

Our Sriracha alternative is going to be quick and easy to make. In addition, we will try to balance the flavors of heat, saltiness, tanginess and sweetness in the sauce to get close to that elusive Sriracha taste. Oh and best of all, we will make this healthy Sriracha alternative sauce with no fermentation. Fermentation adds that extra kick to the sauce but for busy cooks, this can be something you might not have time for so we will aim to keep it simple. The ingredients we will be using are

• 1 pound hot red peppers (padron or cayenne work best)
• 1 pound of red bell peppers with seeds removed
• 8 cloves of Garlic
• 1.5 cups of Apple Cider Vinegar (with the mother)
• 0.5 cups of water
• 1 tablespoon sea salt
• 2 tsp Maple Syrup

Our list of ingredients as you can see is short and the cooking method too is going to be rather easy as well. To make this insanely healthy Sriracha alternative, follow the steps below

• De-stem the hot peppers and place in a blender
• Add all the other ingredients to the blender and blend till smooth
• Once smooth, pour into a saucepan
• Bring to a simmer and reduce heat
• Let simmer for another 30 minutes until the sauce thickens
• Add water to adjust the consistency of the sauce as desired
• Pour into glass jars

Nutrition Facts for this Insanely Healthy SriRacha Alternative

Lets look at the nutrition facts for our healthy sriracha alternative hot sauce and compare with regular store bought Sriracha

Why this SriRacha Alternative is healthier than Regular SriRacha

The main reason why our sriracha alternative is healthier than the brand name version is that it has much fewer calories per serving. You can see that we have cut down the total calories by over 50%. In addition, the amount of added sugar has gone down by 65% and the amount of salt has gone down by a whopping 80%.

All of these stats mean that you can enjoy your homemade healthy Sriracha in larger quantities without having to feel guilty about it.

Frequently Asked Questions for this Healhty SriRacha Alternative

Can I substitute the hot red peppers with other varieties?

Absolutely. Depending upon how hot you like your sauces to be, feel free to experiment with serrano, jalapeno, thai red peppers or cherry bombs.

Any substitutes for Apple Cider Vinegar?

Any acid should technically work here. Coconut aminos, white vinegar, lemon juice and even pineapple juice are good alternatives depending on the flavor type you enjoy.

Compatibility of Healthy SriRacha with different Diets

Is this recipe KETO friendly

Yes, by virtue of being low carb and low sugar, this healthy sriracha alternative recipe is keto friendly.

Is this recipe Paleo friendly

Yes, this healthy sriracha alternative recipe is paleo friendly. Please have it in moderation when on a paleo diet however.

Is this recipe Slow Carb friendly

Yes, this healthy sriracha alternative recipe is Slow Carb friendly. Do note that it has Maple Syrup which is technically not allowed on Slow Carb but as long as you exercise restraint you should be fine.

Is this recipe Whole30 friendly?

Yes, this healthy sriracha alternative recipe is Whole30 friendly since we are not using any unnatural additives. Please have it in moderation when on a whole30 diet however.

Is this recipe Vegetarian?

Yes, this healthy sriracha alternative recipe is vegetarian!.

Is this recipe Vegan?

Yes, this healthy sriracha alternative recipe is vegan!.

Storage and Freshness Info for Healthy SriRacha

How long will healthy SriRacha keep in the fridge?

This healthy Sriracha should last for upto 6 months when continuously kept in your refrigerator.

Can I freeze this healthy SriRacha?

This Sriracha recipe can also be frozen. If you do decide to freeze it, I would recommend freezing in ice cube trays to make it easy to remove small quantities as and when you need them.

Healthy homemade Sriracha (No Ferment!)

A homemade version of the famous Sriracha hot sauce with no fermentation involved

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 1 hour hr 30 minutes mins

Course Side Dish

Cuisine Thai

Servings 60 tablespoons

Calories 6 kcal

Ingredients

  

• 1 pound hot red peppers padron or cayenne work best
• 1 pound of red bell peppers with seeds removed
• 8 cloves of Garlic
• 1.5 cups of Apple Cider Vinegar with the mother
• 0.5 cups of water
• 1 tablespoon sea salt
• 2 tsp Maple Syrup

Instructions

 

• De-stem the hot peppers and place in a blender
• Add all the other ingredients to the blender and blend till smooth
• Once smooth, pour into a saucepan
• Bring to a simmer and reduce heat
• Let simmer for another 30 minutes until the sauce thickens
• Add water to adjust the consistency of the sauce as desired
• Pour into glass jars

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