Description
Homemade Sweet Chili Sauce is a delightful fusion of sweetness and mild heat, perfect for elevating your meals. This easy-to-make condiment is crafted from fresh ingredients, ensuring you avoid preservatives found in store-bought versions. In just 20 minutes, you can whip up this versatile sauce that’s ideal for dipping, marinating, or drizzling on your favorite dishes. Whether it’s fresh spring rolls, grilled chicken, or even fried rice, this sweet chili sauce enhances flavors and adds a delicious kick to any meal. Plus, with the ability to customize the spice level, everyone can enjoy it just the way they like!
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)
- 4 teaspoons red chili flakes
- 3 teaspoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of water until smooth. Set aside.
- Toast red chili flakes in a medium saucepan over medium heat for about 3 minutes to enhance flavor.
- Add rice vinegar, water, sugar, minced garlic, and soy sauce to the saucepan. Bring to a boil while stirring occasionally for about 4 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low and slowly add the cornstarch slurry while whisking continuously until fully incorporated.
- Remove from heat; let cool to room temperature before transferring to an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: None
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 15g
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg