Description
Homemade Sweet Chili Sauce is a delightful blend of sweetness and heat that brings a burst of flavor to any dish. This quick and easy recipe combines common pantry ingredients, allowing you to whip up this versatile sauce in under 20 minutes. Perfect for dipping spring rolls, drizzling over grilled meats, or adding a kick to stir-fries, this sweet chili sauce is adaptable to suit your taste preferences with adjustable spice levels. With fresh ingredients and no preservatives, it’s an all-natural condiment that will elevate your meals and impress your guests.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup rice vinegar (or white wine vinegar)
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon light soy sauce (or coconut aminos for a gluten-free option)
- 4 teaspoons red chili flakes
- 3 teaspoons corn starch
- 2 tablespoons water (for the slurry)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and water until smooth; set aside.
- Toast red chili flakes in a medium saucepan over medium heat for about 3 minutes until fragrant.
- Add rice vinegar, water, sugar, minced garlic, and soy sauce to the saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally for about 4 minutes.
- Lower the heat and gradually mix in the cornstarch slurry while continuously whisking until the sauce thickens.
- Remove from heat and allow the sauce to cool at room temperature before transferring it to an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Sauce Making
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons (30g)
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg