

The Plants are of the Same Family
Sriracha is a multi-purpose sauce. It can be used in a variety of cuisines, from pasta, seafood and more. But when you’ve run out of this magical hot elixir, go for sambal oelek. Sambal oelek is hands down the best substitute for the thick sriracha sauce packed with heat. It is wildly popular in major grocery stores and it packs a similar punch in the heat department. It is made of much simpler ingredients than sriracha itself. It just has one drawback - you have to add garlic powder to it to get close to the same taste.
Apart from Indian dishes, red chili powder is used in other south Asian and some far eastern Asian cuisines as well.
Paprika Powder
CHILLI POWDER
With two specific varieties of chili powders included in my list, I can't miss including one that you surely have in your pantry: regular chili powder. But I want to emphasize that you must only use it as a substitute for Hungarian paprika when you have no other options.
If you want to speed up the drying time, use an oven instead. However, this is my least favorite method: ovens aren’t designed for low-temperature drying, which can lead to uneven drying and affect the flavor. Watch the peppers closely for the best outcome.


Chili peppers are used in a wide variety of cuisines around the world, including Mexican, Thai, Indian, and many others. They can be used fresh, dried, or ground into powders to add heat and flavor to dishes such as salsas, curries, hot sauces, and marinades.
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