Originally Posted by degsyhufc:
“My favourite overall is Cholula.”
I love Cholula. I mainly put it on eggs. It adds a nice pepper flavor, beyond just the heat.
My absolute favorite is a small handmade artisanal brand from Brooklyn. But of the major brands that are more readily available, that's a good option.
Originally Posted by pugamo:
“I haven't heard of this. How does it differ from the generic hot sauce?”
One obvious difference is the consistency. It has a high viscosity, so it stays where you put it rather than running all over and soaking into things. That can be a positive or negative depending on what you're using it for.
It adds a good amount of heat and a very simple flavor that goes with basically anything. It's extremely common in Asian restaurants but is now being seen in common use for all sorts of other things.
It's not right for every situation, but it serves a useful niche, and is different enough from most competitors.