Tabasco with Asian food

The whole world is crazy about Asian food, and Tabasco as well, so it shouldn't be a surprise to anyone that the two should complement each other.

BUT!  Here is the thing.  Some of the products offered include Tabasco Teriyaki Sauce and Tabasco Soy.

I own both of these and while they are nice to HAVE, they are a bit redundant.  They are pretty much just the sauces in question infused with Tabasco.  Which is CUTE, but why couldn't you just use some of BOTH?  That way you have better control over the level of heat.  For example, if you are using the Tabasco Soy Sauce, you are going to get SOME of that much-desired kick of hotness and flavor, but what if it isn't enough for you?  You are going to want to add additional Tabasco anyway, so why do you need it combined in one bottle?  You can't just keep adding more and more of the Tabasco SOY sauce, the result would be way too salty.

The same thing happens with the Tabasco Worcestershire Sauce and Tabasco Heinz Ketchup.  Again, you can just use the regular version of each and add your own Tabasco to satisfy your individual taste.  There's really no need to have both products in the same bottle except for the sheer novelty of it.  Unless you're really REALLY lazy or something, but lazy people generally don't have the sophisticated dining palate that a Tabasco lover has.  I would challenge anyone to find me an exception.  If you have an unmotivated friend, you'll be more than likely to find "Texas Pete" or something equally crappy in the door of their refrigerator.  (Yes, REFRIGERATOR, ugh.)

Now then, perhaps SENSING that some of the above products weren't exactly household necessities, an exciting NEW sauce, "Tabasco Sweet and Spicy," was introduced a short time back.

If you are a Tabasco fan, this is definitely what you need for your Asian cuisine.  Heat-wise, it's the mildest of the available sauces, but has a great flavor and is delightfully versatile.  In other words, it's not JUST good with Chinese, Thai, or other Asian foods.  It makes as savory an option for a chicken nugget as it does for an egg roll.  As a glaze, dip, or even on a steak for an exciting change of pace, Sweet and Spicy will not disappoint any serious Tabasco enthusiast.

(and of course, if it's far too mild for you, you've always got the original to back you up!)

***BONUS SUGGESTION: TRY IT ON YOUR HOLIDAY HAM!***

That's all for now, more Tabasco thoughts to follow.

Thanks for reading!