01
Sriracha
10.01 tbsp : 1 tbsp
Garlicky and thinner; mix with ketchup and brown sugar for closer chili sauce consistency
10.0
chili sauce substitutes
5 substitutes · avg score 7.3 · Tomato-based condiment similar to ketchup but spicier and chunkier, with chilies, vinegar, and spices. Used as a dipping sauce, seafood accompaniment, cocktail sauce base, and glaze for meatloaf or meatballs.
quick swaps (averaged across uses)
02
Hot Sauce
10.01 tsp : 1 tsp
Thinner and vinegar-forward; use half amount and add pinch of sugar for chili sauce's sweetness
10.0
03
Tomato Sauce
6.71/4 cup : 1 cup
Add garlic, chili flakes, and vinegar to tomato sauce; simmer 10 min for quick chili sauce
6.7
04
Ketchup
6.71 cup : 1 cup
Sweeter and milder; add hot sauce and vinegar to ketchup for quick chili sauce substitute
6.7
05
Cinnamon
3.31/4 tsp : 1 tsp
Stir 1 tbsp chili sauce into 1/4 tsp cinnamon dishes for sweet heat; very different profile, last resort
3.3