Happy Friday! Since the last few (and next few) posts have been about Okinawa, I thought it would be good to introduce a condiment that’s ubiquitous to all the islands – Koregusu (pronounced: ko-ray-goo-sue). It’s a bottle of awamori – the local alcohol made from rice – mixed with lots of red hot chill peppers. You’ll find it at many of the restaurants especially okinawan soba joints. A little bit goes a long way and adds a nice, slow bite to your dishes.
What are your favorite hot sauces?
oh my omiyage 
Ooo i want to try that hot sauce! i wonder if they have it in SF … one of my favorite hot sauce is a Taiwanese sweet chili sauce (http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-JT2DjKBi-A8/SdJshA2Hm9I/AAAAAAAAAHg/7QdHeIHx_sc/s1600/1FF0ZCO45E8CA02404C4CDB264.JPG) … probably because i grew up on this :) taste great with dumplings and radish cake!
oo I love sweet chili sauce too! I haven’t looked for it in the states, but if anywhere will have it, it’s SF! Check your local Japanese supermarket :) If not, you can find it online: http://global.rakuten.com/en/store/nigari612/item/koregusu/
Texas Pete!!!! oh and since I don’t get that in Singapore.. sriracha!!
Texas Pete? I’ve never tried that before!! American?