I would highly recommend using fresh Thai red chillies (the smaller variety) if you can find them. They deliver that flaming red color and leave behind that spicy tingle on the tongue, usually associated with Asian sweet chilli sauce. Thai red chillies are spicy though, so be careful.

Sriracha is a multi-purpose sauce. It can be used in a variety of cuisines, from pasta, seafood and more. But when you’ve run out of this magical hot elixir, go for sambal oelek. Sambal oelek is hands down the best substitute for the thick sriracha sauce packed with heat. It is wildly popular in major grocery stores and it packs a similar punch in the heat department. It is made of much simpler ingredients than sriracha itself. It just has one drawback - you have to add garlic powder to it to get close to the same taste.

Answer: No, they’re not directly interchangeable. When comparing paprika to crushed red pepper, it’s important to know that these two spices differ significantly in flavor and heat. Paprika, often made from sweeter peppers, provides color and a mild taste without much heat. Crushed red pepper, made from hotter peppers and seeds, offers a spicy kick. Substituting one for the other can change your dish’s flavor and spice level significantly, as paprika is milder and more about flavor, while crushed red pepper is all about adding heat.

Orange bell peppers are a cross between red and yellow bell peppers. They have a sweet, mild flavor and a bright orange color. Orange bell peppers are a good source of vitamin C and other antioxidants.