Just four excellent hot sauces

There’s a good quote from Dune: “He who controls the spice, controls the universe.” After all, there’s nothing like the addition of a little heat. Not all hot sauces are excellent, however, and our favorite stand-bys don’t work for every type of dish. For example, the vinegar-y, chili-based types hit your palate very differently then the more ‘xiang’ (Chinese for fresh or flavorful) type of heat. Here are some of our favorite ways to add some kick to your favorite foods.