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.
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.