Sweet Chili Sauce

This Sweet Chili Sauce is perfect for dipping, drizzling, or marinating. It's a perfect blend of sweetness and spice, making it an irresistible addition to your meals. Whether it’s for Spring Rolls, grilled meats, or stir-fries, this sauce is sure to delight your taste buds.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Course Condiment, Sauce

Cuisine Asian, Thai

Servings cup

Calories 40 kcal

Equipment

1 Medium saucepan
1 Measuring cups
1 Measuring spoons
1 Whisk
1 Glass jar for storage

Ingredients

▢ 1 cup 240ml water
▢ 1/2 cup 100g rice vinegar
▢ 1/2 cup 100g sugar (can substitute with honey or other sweeteners)
▢ 2 tablespoons 30ml soy sauce
▢ 1 tablespoon 15g cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons (30ml) water (for thickening)
▢ 2 tablespoons 30g chili flakes (adjust to taste)
▢ 1 clove 3g garlic, minced

Instructions

In a medium saucepan, combine the water, rice vinegar, sugar, soy sauce, chili flakes, and minced garlic. Stir well to combine.
Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally.
Once it starts to boil, reduce the heat to low.
Add the cornstarch slurry while constantly whisking until the sauce thickens, about 1-2 minutes.
Remove from heat and let it cool before transferring to a glass jar for storage.

Notes

This sweet chili sauce can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

For a thicker sauce, simply simmer for longer.

If you want a vegan option, ensure that your sugar is vegan-friendly.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tablespoon (15g)Calories: 40kcalCarbohydrates: 10gSodium: 120mgSugar: 8g

Keyword Dipping Sauce, easy sauce recipe, sweet chili sauce, Thai sauce

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