Uncovering the famous brands of hot sauce around the world - Asia Part 1

Thai Chili sauce
Originally from Thailand, this sauce is a popular ingredient in Thai cooking. It is a bit spicy, a bit sweet, and has a delicious flavor. It is often added to dishes such as Tom yam soup, pad Thai, and even used as a spread for sandwiches. It is also eaten as a condiment or dip for fried fish and many cooked vegetables.
In Thai, "nam prik" means any kind of spicy chili sauce, and "pao" means roasted, so while there are many different types of flavors for this dip, the basic recipe is all roasted peppers, Onions, and garlic. Among them, guajillo is a great choice for a mild sauce, while bird's eye chiles is more suitable for those who like spicy food.

China Chili oil
Chili oil method is quite simple, heat a pot of vegetable oil, Dried chilli pepper into the use of heat to bring out the aroma, chili aroma into the oil, used in cooking or dipping sauce is very versatile, chili residue is also many people's favorite.

Although chili oil is common throughout China, different regions and provinces have their own unique cooking styles. It is particularly popular in the regional cuisines of Sichuan, Hunan and Shaanxi provinces, where chefs add ingredients such as ginger, garlic, sesame and Sichuan pepper to the basic chili to create an elaborate spicy oil with a rich flavor.