What to Eat with Hot Sauce: 20 Pairing Ideas

Hot sauce is one of the easiest ways to add heat, acidity and a little funk to everyday food. It works far beyond eggs and fries, and can be used as a dip, marinade, dressing or finishing sauce.

Here are 20 easy ways to use hot sauce:

1.     Marinate chicken, fish or prawns before cooking.

2.     Mix with hung curd for a spicy dip.

3.     Stir into mayonnaise for burgers and sandwiches.

4.     Make a vinaigrette with olive oil, honey and hot sauce.

5.     Spread it inside sandwiches and wraps.

6.     Dip spring rolls or dumplings into it.

7.     Toss cooked chicken in hot sauce before serving.

8.     Drizzle it over nachos.

9.     Serve it alongside burgers.

10.  Spoon it over fried or scrambled eggs.

11.  Add it to avocado toast.

12.  Mix it into noodle bowls.

13.  Stir it through fried rice.

14.  Add a splash to soups and broths.

15.  Drizzle over roasted vegetables.

16.  Pair it with grilled paneer.

17.  Add it to tacos and quesadillas.

18.  Mix into cream cheese for a quick spread.

19.  Serve with fries or potato wedges.

20.  Add a few drops to pizza.

The best part about hot sauce is its versatility. Start with a little, taste, and keep adding until you find your perfect level of heat.