Tuong Ot Sriracha (Sriracha Chili Sauce) (Rooster logo)
If you love hot and spicy like I do, the Sriracha (properly pronounced SIR-rotch-ah) Chili Sauce is a staple. Its every where in Asian restaurants. I’m sure many of you will remember seeing this specific sauce or maybe not even notice until you read this. Has anyone really thought of this chili sauce and where it comes from? I know I never have. To me, it was something that’s always there, has always been there and will always be there. Never thought twice about it except that I love it and miss it when its not there, especially with soupy dishes like Pho.
Tuong Ot Sriracha or Sriracha Chili Sauce, the brand with the rooster on it, comes from California. Some thinks its a Thai or Viet sauce, the truth is that Sriracha, as manufactured by Huy Fong Foods. The company is located in San Gabriel and their warehouse in Rosemead. I was just in both neighborhoods while on vacation. They’re right next to each other right outside Los Angeles and contain big asian populations. David Tran, a vietnamese who moved to the United States and developed this sauce is the man responsible.
I can’t imagine a Vietnamese restaurant in NY without it, can you? They will carry this hot sauce and a fresh paste usually. Don’t be shy if you’ve never tried it before, go for it.
To read more about this, here’s a great article from the NY Times.
Nastolgic Food Section
So after thinking about Cha Sui Bau and of course Bor Lor Bau, and what I always loved eating as a child, I thought a good addition to the site would be a Nastolgic Foods section. Have you ever had food you miss eating when you were young? I know I do. I still remember things like certain pastries, specific types of candy and potato chips that I would love to eat and it brings back so many memories whenever I see it. Of course it would be better if it includes pictures.
I’ll have to come up with a way to lay it out that makes sense. Maybe just have a better commenting layout with user uploaded images. But in the mean time, back to thinking about Keebler’s Tato Skins….
Keebler Tato Skins
Momofuku Ssäm Struck by Hepatitis A
Talk about health concerns! Momofuku Ssäm was shut down after a worker contracted Hepatitis A. Hepititis A is an infectious disease of the liver spread through contamination of food and water. Now its reopened again. Sucks for the people who ate there while the infected worker was preparing the food! I’d probably steer clear for a while.
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FCG’s Review of Pepsi Natural Cola
Now Pepsi has launched a new product called Pepsi Natural: All Natural Cola. Finechinaguy had also made a review, which you can read by clicking on the link, and there are just a few points that I personally disagree on.
Pepsi Natural
Notice that it says it’s made with, “Sparkling water, sugar, and kola nut extract.” And literally that is exactly what you will be drinking. Maybe because I personally do not like sparkling water, but this soda tastes like a VERY watered down version of Pepsi. Now, good thing is gives your tongue the impression that is it indeed healthier because a lot of ingredients are stripped from this version of cola which is good.
Please click on the following link for more.
Pepsi Natural (All Natural Cola) Part 2 Taste Test
Read Part 1 here!
I just had a taste of this Natural Cola from Pepsi. It is definitely different than the regular Pepsi. There is less carbon in it so don’t expect a big fizz taste. Its also less acidic which is actually nice for the taste buds. There is an after taste from the Kola Nut Extract, its hard to describe but it’s almost like a light herbal taste. Try sipping some and letting it sit on the back of your tongue.
I have to say its a change from the regular soda. I really like the taste and it is refreshing when chilled. I didn’t get the syrupy taste afterwards (no high fructose corn syrup!) which is great but instead there’s that almost herbal taste which isn’t so bad. The only thing that would hold me back from drinking it more often is the price. At about 5.99/4 bottles in a pack, its expensive. I would drink it on a casual basis when I’m in the mood for it. Recommended to try.
Pepsi All Natural Cola
Pepsi All Natural Cola
