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BEST Sweet Chili Sauce

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!

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

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 (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)

Instructions

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  1. 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.

Nutrition Information

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings (2 tablespoons per serving)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 38

% Daily Value*

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%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.