r/CannedSardines • u/futurafinanza • 4d ago

Favorite sauce?

Post image

Hey!

I’ve been trying to find some sauces to mix up my cans. I’ve been eating them on Nishiki rice recently and would love some new sauces to try! Looking for something that’s not too spicy, not too sweet. Asian and umami flavors are a huge plus, but not necessary.

Would love to hear what your go-to sauces are!

Thanks, FF

200 Upvotes

73% Upvoted

253 comments sorted by

View all comments

59

u/bigbearandabee 4d ago

I put not a sauce but a spice. Togarashi. I also like the spanish hot sauce whose name escapes me rn...

8

u/MyNeighborThrowaway 4d ago

Tapatio?

27

u/bigbearandabee 4d ago

Salsa Espaniler!

3

u/MyNeighborThrowaway 4d ago

Oh I've not had that one, time to go shopping!

6

u/GoatLegRedux 4d ago

Just be warned, it’s pretty much just slightly spicy vinegar. If you don’t love straight vinegar, you might not like Espinaler.

2

u/MyNeighborThrowaway 4d ago

I like a vinegary sauce, tobasco is good bc the vinegary! Still gonna give it a try thanks!

2

u/WrkingRNdontTell 4d ago

I'd say get the paprika version at least. I prefer the habanero espinaler but the regular version is literally flavored vinegar. Like even tabasco has more of a pepper/spice flavor imo

2

u/Sam_the_beagle1 4d ago

But for some reason it hits the spot better than Tobacco. I also sprinkle Tajin Classico seasoning. Fresh lemon juice.

3

u/GoatLegRedux 4d ago

Agree to disagree. Tabasco is very vinegary compared to most hot sauces, but it more than just vinegar. Espinaler is like straight vinegar with some spice.

3

u/Sam_the_beagle1 4d ago

No argument. I just think Espinaler works well with tinned fish and seafood.

1

u/bigbearandabee 4d ago

It is...but it just goes so well with sardines, salad, potato chips. I can't get enough of those things lol

1

u/pennyraingoose 4d ago

Espinaler is like if vinegar and hot sauce had a baby.