We’ve made versions with many different peppers and shared them with friends, and we were surprised to find that everyone had their own favorite version. The result won’t taste the same as the Huy Fong brand, but it will still be absolutely delicious. If you can’t find them though, you can use other types of chili peppers. You might be able to find them in regular grocery stores when they’re in season: March to April and late July to August. You are likely to see them at Mexican grocery stores. Red jalapeno peppers are quite special and might be hard to find.

That’s what Huy Fong uses, and they bring out that bright red, hot, peppery hue, and the right level of spiciness. My secret for getting the authentic flavor of Huy Fong is to use red jalapeno peppers. All you need is a jar and my special recipe for recreating it. It’s so easy to make your own chili garlic sauce that tastes just like the stuff you can buy at the store. It has a special texture and flavor that adds a bright pep and zest to your Asian dishes.

The brand that makes it is called Huy Fong, though it isn’t their only claim to fame. If you are a fan of sriracha, you most likely have the iconic bottle with the rooster on it in your fridge. Use it to create your own favorite Asian recipes! This homemade chili garlic sauce recipe is just like the famed Huy Fong brand, giving you authentically garlicky and spicy results that are rich and well balanced.

Chili paste