OK, so I went to the big city (ha ha ha) today and went into a couple of Asian food stores to buy Rooster sauce. So I did, but I also picked up a bottle of Sriracha made in Thailand - Shark brand.
So, how is the Shark Sriracha compared to the Rooster?
Sweeter. A lot sweeter, contains 20% sugar according to the label.
Runnier. Rooster sauce contains xanthan gum, the Shark doesn't.
Smoother. Rooster sauce does have a little texture to it.
Less hot. I would guesstimate about half as hot and the heat goes away almost immediately.
I like them both, but I'll be using them differently. The Rooster sauce I'll use instead of ketchup for sausages and meatballs etc, and the Shark sauce I'll use for more asian inspired dishes like stir fries in lieu of sweet chili sauce because that is basically what it is.
I get a feeling that this Shark Brand Sriracha Sauce isn't the real thing that you would find in Thai homes, but rather a product made for export and export only. The fact that the label is 100% in english and has an american "Nutrition Facts"-box is kind of a give away. Can someone confirm or deny?
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So, how is the Shark Sriracha compared to the Rooster?
Sweeter. A lot sweeter, contains 20% sugar according to the label.
Runnier. Rooster sauce contains xanthan gum, the Shark doesn't.
Smoother. Rooster sauce does have a little texture to it.
Less hot. I would guesstimate about half as hot and the heat goes away almost immediately.
I like them both, but I'll be using them differently. The Rooster sauce I'll use instead of ketchup for sausages and meatballs etc, and the Shark sauce I'll use for more asian inspired dishes like stir fries in lieu of sweet chili sauce because that is basically what it is.
I get a feeling that this Shark Brand Sriracha Sauce isn't the real thing that you would find in Thai homes, but rather a product made for export and export only. The fact that the label is 100% in english and has an american "Nutrition Facts"-box is kind of a give away. Can someone confirm or deny?