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Sweet Chili Sauce

This homemade Sweet Chili Sauce is a delightful blend of heat and sweetness that pairs well with various dishes. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a versatile sauce that’s perfect for dipping, drizzling, or marinating.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course condiment
Cuisine Asian
Servings 4 People
Calories 45 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 small saucepan
  • 1 whisk
  • 1 measuring cups
  • 1 measuring spoons
  • 1 glass jar or bottle for storage

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon chili flakes Adjust according to heat preference.
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons cold water For slurry.
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions
 

  • In a small saucepan, combine water, sugar, rice vinegar, soy sauce, chili flakes, minced garlic, and salt. Stir the mixture over medium heat until the sugar dissolves and everything is well combined.
  • In a separate bowl, mix cornstarch and cold water to create a slurry. Make sure there are no lumps.
  • Bring the sauce mixture to a gentle boil while stirring constantly.
  • Once boiling, add the cornstarch slurry to the saucepan.
  • Reduce the heat to low and keep stirring until the sauce thickens, which should take about 2-3 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and let cool before transferring to a glass jar or bottle.
  • Store in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.

Notes

This sauce works great as a dip for spring rolls, grilled meats, or as a dressing for salads.
Adjust the amount of chili flakes based on your desired spice level.
For a thicker sauce, add a bit more cornstarch via the slurry method, but do so gradually.