BEST Sweet Chili Sauce

Name: BEST Sweet Chili Sauce
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 8 servings (2 tablespoons per serving)
Ingredients: 1/3 cup rice vinegar; 1/3 cup water; 1/3 cup + 2 tablespoons cane sugar; sugar free alternative: use granular sweetener of choice (e.g. erythritol); 1 tablespoon rice wine; 1 tablespoon sambal oelek; OR 1-2 teaspoons dried red chili flakes; 1 1/2 teaspoons finely minced garlic; 1 teaspoon finely minced ginger; 1 teaspoon tamari or soy sauce; 2 teaspoons cornstarch dissolved in 1 tablespoon water; 1-2 drops natural red food coloring

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings
8 servings (2 tablespoons per serving)
Calories
38 kcal
Course
Condiments
Cuisine
Asian, Chinese, Thai

BEST Sweet Chili Sauce

Nevaeh Sloan

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This homemade sweet chili sauce is guaranteed to become a favorite staple in your home! It's versatile, is quick and easy to make, is free of additives, and tastes WAY better than the store-bought stuff!

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Ingredients

Servings

1/3 cup rice vinegar
1/3 cup water
1/3 cup + 2 tablespoons cane sugar
sugar free alternative: use granular sweetener of choice (e.g. erythritol)
1 tablespoon rice wine (can substitute dry sherry)
1 tablespoon sambal oelek (use more or less according to taste)
OR 1-2 teaspoons dried red chili flakes (these are very hot, start with less and add more if desired)
1 1/2 teaspoons finely minced garlic
1 teaspoon finely minced ginger
1 teaspoon tamari or soy sauce (use tamari for gluten free)
2 teaspoons cornstarch dissolved in 1 tablespoon water (the sauce will thicken more once cooled)
1-2 drops natural red food coloring (optional)

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Instructions

Place all of the ingredients except for the cornstarch mixture in a small saucepan and bring it to a boil, stirring regularly. Once the sugar is dissolved stir in the cornstarch mixture, stirring continually until thickened, about 1 minute. Let the sauce cool completely, pour into an airtight jar and store in the refrigerator. Will keep for up to a week. Makes about 1 cup.

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Serving 2tablespoons Calories 38kcal (2%) Carbohydrates 10g (3%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 43mg (2%) Potassium 7mg (0%) Sugar 9g (18%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%)