Sweet Chili Sauce
Sweet chili sauce is a delicious blend of sweetness and spice, perfect for enhancing your favorite dishes. This easy-to-make homemade sauce is ideal for dipping spring rolls, drizzling over grilled meats, or adding a flavor boost to any meal. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a vibrant sauce that impresses friends and family alike. Get ready to elevate your culinary creations with this delightful recipe!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup red chili peppers (finely chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon cold water (for thickening)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by finely chopping the red chili peppers and mincing the garlic.
- In a saucepan, combine the water, sugar, soy sauce, rice vinegar, chopped garlic, and red chili peppers. Stir until the sugar dissolves.
- Heat over medium heat until gently boiling, then reduce to low and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Mix cornstarch and cold water in a small bowl until smooth; gradually stir into the saucepan while whisking continuously to thicken.
- Cook for another minute until desired consistency is reached. Allow to cool before transferring to an airtight container.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg