Irresistible Spicy Sweet Chili Sauce
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
2 cups
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Calories
441 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
Asian
Irresistible Spicy Sweet Chili Sauce
Description
The Irresistible Spicy Sweet Chili Sauce combines rice vinegar and sugar for sweetness and acidity, balanced with garlic and soy sauce for umami depth. Red chili flakes provide the heat, with an option to adjust spice levels by choosing chili types. Cooking the mixture brings the flavors together as it gently boils, then the addition of a corn starch slurry thickens the sauce into a sticky glaze.
The final sauce has a sweet yet spicy character with a slight garlicky bite, making it suitable for dipping fried snacks, drizzling over grilled meats, or incorporating into stir-fries to add a tangy kick. The glossy texture helps it cling well to foods.
Once cooled, the sauce thickens slightly more and can be stored in airtight containers in the refrigerator for many months. Using clean utensils when serving helps maintain freshness. Adjusting the chili type allows control over the heat intensity, and fresh grated ginger can be added while cooking garlic to introduce additional flavor.
Ingredients
- ½ cup rice vinegar
- ½ cup water
- 1 cup granulated white sugar
- 6 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce or gluten free tamari sauce, light
- 1 teaspoon fish sauce optional
- 6 teaspoons red chili flakes or 3 Thai birds eye chili peppers with seeds
- 2 teaspoons corn starch
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
- To make your own sweet chili sauce, simply add in all ingredients except corn starch slurry into a sauce pan. Bring it to boil. Let everything boil for 3 to 5 minutes slow and steady.
- Then reduce flame to low, slowly add corn starch slurry (corn starch whisked with water) with constant stirring. Let it boil for 5 minutes more on very low flame and keep stirring regularly.
- Once sauce reaches it’s desired thick consistency, turn off flame and let it cool completely before you transfer to air tight containers.
- Note: The sauce thickens as it cools down.
- You can store sweet chili sauce in air tight bottles or glass jars in refrigerator for many months. Make sure you use clean dry spoon every time you open the bottle to use the sauce.
Notes
- Add fresh grated ginger along with minced garlic while cooking to enhance flavor.
- The sauce's spiciness depends on the type and amount of dried chilies; handle Thai bird's eye chilies carefully as they are very hot.
- This chili sauce works well as a dip for dumplings, spring rolls, and wedges, or as a drizzle over soups and salads.
- Store in airtight bottles or glass jars in the refrigerator for several months, using only clean, dry spoons to maintain freshness.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 441 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 441kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 108g | 36% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 811mg | 34% |
| Potassium | 133mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 100g | 200% |
| Vitamin A | 1185IU | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 2.8mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 30mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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