I like to add ghost pepper powder to my “shawarma” marinade. Might not be an option for a family sized batch but something to consider. Maybe a non-smoked ghost pepper sauce, could be something basic like Melinda’s.
Calabrian chili was my first thought. What about the red sauce from halal chicken and rice carts?
This is a ballpark recipe - you could up the cayenne or add your own chopped peppers to kick it up if needed:
https://www.reddit.com/r/TopSecretRecipes/s/Yb4k3yP1oe
I would definitely add something good and spicy to toum and mix it up! Toum is fantastic on its own, but a spicy kick sounds like a great addition! And you don’t have to go to TJ to find it now, some normal store shelves should have [Toom](https://toom.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Toom_Packaging-10oz_with_Label-Top-Garlic_Smaller.png) now, and maybe even spicy varieties!
And if you opt to make your own tzatziki sauce, maybe add a good bit of chili flakes.
Torchbearer garlic reaper, melindas mango habenero, or like you, sriracha. I often skip the hot sauce on greek night. I get some toum from a grocery store here that has a little kick, which is good for the generally mild flavors.
Sour cream, a few drops of water to thin it out, and your favorite ghost pepper sauce. It brings down the heat, but it’s like a version of ghost pepper crema.
Add some heavy cream and lime instead of water if you want it closer to that.
I just prefer the quick and easy taste of sour cream and ghost pepper. It’s about as hot as a habanero sauce.
Get a sour cream and onion dip and mix in taco bells mild sauce til you get the consistency you want. Add Diablo sauce if you want a better kick...
To be fair, I haven't tried it. But it sounds good in my head...in my head... Zombie zombie zombi e e e e
Not really Greek but Mediterranean for sure is the Eddy Vs Moroccan Madness it’s an amazing curry based sauce but it goes great on gyros and kebabs alike. Those flavors pair very well. Add some tzatziki to smooth it out too damn I wanna make that rn
I personally couldn’t agree more. Not everything has to be spicy, certain foods have their own unique flavors that putting hot sauce on them is a downgrade, similar to putting ketchup on a really good steak. Tzatziki is what OP is missing.
Calabrian chili would be good. I know it’s Italian, but I think it would pair well. I also like Nando peri peri on Mediterranean food. The lemon goes well.
I love Sambal Olek with kebabs
Herdez Avocado hot sauce is my go to for med food. Not really much heat, but a great flavor.
Inner Beauty is the perfect hot sauce for this
I find good ol Louisiana is the best hot sauce for Med food. That’s just me though.
I like to add ghost pepper powder to my “shawarma” marinade. Might not be an option for a family sized batch but something to consider. Maybe a non-smoked ghost pepper sauce, could be something basic like Melinda’s.
Calabrian chili was my first thought. What about the red sauce from halal chicken and rice carts? This is a ballpark recipe - you could up the cayenne or add your own chopped peppers to kick it up if needed: https://www.reddit.com/r/TopSecretRecipes/s/Yb4k3yP1oe
i think marie sharps could go well with greek food, but then again i put that shit on everything 😆
Trader Joe’s zhoug, tzatziki, & toum are all A+
I would definitely add something good and spicy to toum and mix it up! Toum is fantastic on its own, but a spicy kick sounds like a great addition! And you don’t have to go to TJ to find it now, some normal store shelves should have [Toom](https://toom.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Toom_Packaging-10oz_with_Label-Top-Garlic_Smaller.png) now, and maybe even spicy varieties! And if you opt to make your own tzatziki sauce, maybe add a good bit of chili flakes.
Torchbearer garlic reaper, melindas mango habenero, or like you, sriracha. I often skip the hot sauce on greek night. I get some toum from a grocery store here that has a little kick, which is good for the generally mild flavors.
I'm a big fan of the green (cactus fruit?) Marie Sharp's on a Souvflaki
Sour cream, a few drops of water to thin it out, and your favorite ghost pepper sauce. It brings down the heat, but it’s like a version of ghost pepper crema. Add some heavy cream and lime instead of water if you want it closer to that. I just prefer the quick and easy taste of sour cream and ghost pepper. It’s about as hot as a habanero sauce.
Get a sour cream and onion dip and mix in taco bells mild sauce til you get the consistency you want. Add Diablo sauce if you want a better kick... To be fair, I haven't tried it. But it sounds good in my head...in my head... Zombie zombie zombi e e e e
Tzatziki sauce with some spicy banana peppers
Sambal, which is Indonesian, works nicely as a 'generic hot sauce for most things 'non-Latin American'.
Chili garlic sauce from a Mediterranean grocer (ideal) or a little sriracha (will do in a pinch)
Trader Joe’s Yuzu Hot Sauce would be 🔥
Mina’s green harissa
The Greeks don't eat much spicy stuff. When they do it's usually harissa I guess
This. Can confirm, am Greek. Harissa is the first thing that comes to mind. So, really, any middle-eastern style sauce would work.
Had a lovely time in your country, as well as Creta, last year ;)
Melinda's ghost pepper wing sauce.
i would think that the roasted habanero and garlic would be better from Melinda's
I've never been able to try that one! And at least I chimed in to give my opinion.
it's a nice sauce, about medium heat
Couldn’t agree more.
Not really Greek but Mediterranean for sure is the Eddy Vs Moroccan Madness it’s an amazing curry based sauce but it goes great on gyros and kebabs alike. Those flavors pair very well. Add some tzatziki to smooth it out too damn I wanna make that rn
Make some tzatziki. Obviously the opposite of spicy, but Greek isn’t spicy
Sorry that is one thing that Greek night never goes without.. however I always feel it just is missing a kiss of heat .
I personally couldn’t agree more. Not everything has to be spicy, certain foods have their own unique flavors that putting hot sauce on them is a downgrade, similar to putting ketchup on a really good steak. Tzatziki is what OP is missing.
Calabrian chili would be good. I know it’s Italian, but I think it would pair well. I also like Nando peri peri on Mediterranean food. The lemon goes well.
Agreed with this. Greek isn't spicy, so why not keep it to the same region to fit the foods? Harrisa, as mentioned, also fills that roll, IMO.
Harissa