Ingredient substitution guide
Best substitutes for sriracha sauce
Best swap for sriracha sauce: Sambal oelek, 1:1; less sweet, more pure chili heat.
How we checked this: these swaps come from the substitution list Well Stockd uses to match recipes, and their ratios follow ordinary kitchen practice rather than one published chart. For exact amounts on many common swaps, see the NDSU and Colorado State University extension tables listed below. Editorial policy
What can I use instead of Sriracha Sauce?
The best swap for Sriracha Sauce is Sambal Oelek, 1:1; less sweet, more pure chili heat. Another option is Hot Sauce, 1:1; thinner consistency, adjust to taste. The table below also lists Chili Garlic Sauce and Gochujang, 4 swaps in all.
| Swap | Ratio and notes |
|---|---|
| Sambal oelek | 1:1; less sweet, more pure chili heat |
| Hot sauce | 1:1; thinner consistency, adjust to taste |
| Chili garlic sauce | 1:1; chunkier texture, similar heat |
| Gochujang | use 3/4 as much; fermented, slightly sweet; most gochujang contains soy and wheat |
Source and limits
These swaps come from the substitution list Well Stockd uses to match recipes to your kitchen, last updated . We remove swaps known to be unsafe, but not every swap has been tested in a kitchen, and a swap is cooking guidance, not an allergen or nutrition equivalent. Check labels and what the recipe needs before substituting.
The ratios and usage notes follow ordinary kitchen practice rather than a single published chart. These two university extension tables list exact amounts for many common swaps:
- Ingredient Substitutions (FN198), NDSU Extension (opens in a new tab)
- Ingredient Substitutions (9.329), Colorado State University Extension (opens in a new tab)
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