Seasoning blends are my signature! I have over 20 different custom blends and they’re some of my most popular recipes. This sriracha blend is a dried version of everyone’s favorite spicy condiment!
If you’ve never used dried chiles, you’re in for a treat. They’re easy to find at the store, and simple to prep for this seasoning blend. Save the extras and make some Homemade Curry Powder!
One day I saw this seasoning blend at the grocery store, and I let out a little shriek of joy.
I was so excited to show you! But then I read the ingredient list. Whomp whomp.
Because you’re all hardcore *cough* (C’mon, you are, right?) I didn’t think you’d be excited to see refined sugar as the second ingredient and a few other unpronounceables.
So, I decided to make my own! It sounded a lot more enjoyable than making my own sriracha.
The tricky part about mimicking sriracha in a dry seasoning was to find something to give it an acidic bite like the vinegar in sriracha. I used citric acid, which did the trick!
Psst…pure citric acid is derived from citrus, but there are cheaper ways to make it using yeast, sugar beets, or corn. So, check the label! If you have a hard time finding pure citric acid, then leave it out, but be sure to add a splash of lemon juice or vinegar when you use the dry seasoning.
I love how this turned out! It has a sweet-tart heat and can be used in a spice rub, marinade, or in any place you’d find sriracha.
Including popcorn. :)
Why you’ll love this Sriracha Seasoning Powder:
You’ll love this Sriracha Seasoning Powder for its bold, spicy kick that enhances any dish. It’s incredibly versatile and easy to use, perfect for adding flavor to everything from popcorn to roasted vegetables. Enjoy the iconic sriracha taste in a convenient powdered form with no unwanted ingredients.
DIY Sriracha ingredients list
- Red chiles
- Coconut sugar
- Sea salt
- Garlic powder
- Citric acid
How To Make Sriracha Dry Rub
- Break each chile pepper in half and shake out the seeds. Discard the seeds and pulverize the pods in a food process or or a spice/coffee grinder.
- Combine the pulverized chiles and remaining ingredients. Store in an airtight container.
How to use Sriracha Spice
Sprinkle this spice on anything you want to add sriracha on. I love adding it to popcorn, vegetables, or meat dishes!
How to store Sriracha Seasoning
Store in an airtight container. If the spices start to lose their flavor, you know it’s time to make a new batch.
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DIY Sriracha Dry Rub
This dry version of sriracha has a sweet-tart heat and can be used in a spice rub, marinade, or in any place you'd find sriracha.
Ingredients
- 25 small dried red chiles
- 1 Tablespoon coconut sugar
- 2 teaspoons sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon pure citric acid
Instructions
- Break each chile pepper in half and shake out the seeds. Discard the seeds and pulverize the pods in a food process or or a spice/coffee grinder.
- Combine the pulverized chiles and remaining ingredients. Store in an airtight container.
Notes
Nat's Note: If you have trouble finding pure citric acid, just leave it out, but be sure to use a squirt of lemon juice or a splash of vinegar when you use the dry seasoning.
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Bill
Saturday 17th of December 2022
turn wet sriracha into dry sriracha. real sriracha pwder made from real sriracha. spread sriracha on parchment paper. put in dyhydrator until dry.
Ken
Monday 12th of April 2021
Gochugaru (Korean Red Chili Flakes, made without the seeds) might be a reasonable substitute. It comes in both fine-ground and coarse-ground variaties.
Laura
Friday 6th of April 2018
What can be used instead of citric acid? I'm alleric to citric acid and citrus
Danielle Durand
Tuesday 3rd of April 2018
Hello! Your recipe sounds great, but I don't have the dry chilis... can I use the red pepper flakes? If so, how much would I use? I don't have the acidic powder either... you recommended using a splash of lemon juice... I am making fish sticks... so maybe splash them a little before putting the rub on them? Thank you!
karen
Tuesday 24th of September 2019
same question. i made actual sriracha with fermentation and never want to repeat the hot pepper burn on my hands even wearing gloves! but i think we need to know how many cups of pepper flakes.
Max
Sunday 25th of December 2016
You say remove and grind/pulverizethe seeds from the dried chili peppers. What do you do with the chilis?
Also what type of dried chili peppers?
Bill
Sunday 8th of January 2023
@Max, Chilis look like arbol. Usually found in the mexican grocery section
Natalie Perry
Sunday 25th of December 2016
Thanks for catching that! I meant to say grind the pods and discard the seeds. And you can use any type of chilis. I used the small red ones that are shown in the photo. If you use larger chilis you'll have to adjust the number you grind.