HEAT RATING: 3

You know the east Asian heat of Chi-racha from the popular sauce of similar name, but the Co-op version brings you the familiar flavors of fermented jalapeno and garlic without the preservatives. You’re welcome. A crowd pleaser that’s good on just about everything, especially rice and noodle dishes.

TRY IT WITH:  Fried rice, pad thai

LOCAL SOURCES:  Growing Home, Chicago, IL. Growing Home is an organization that uses organic agriculture to provide transitional employment to Chicagoans who need it.

Weight: 5 oz.