Clark+Hopkins Laos Hot Sauce

The distinction is important - it's labeled a pepper sauce, which means it's much runnier than the average hot sauce. The only danger this poses is having half the contents potentially sprint out of the spout onto your food before you think to stop. It has a nice, manageable, bright heat. The tropical accents of lemongrass and shrimp make it rich, aromatic, and evocative of East-Asian cuisine, but the recipe incorporates them well. It's vinegar content refreshes the umami, and makes it surprisingly versatile. Just pour slowly.