Sweet Chili Sauce
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
3 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
8 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
37 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
Asian
Sweet Chili Sauce
Description
The recipe combines apricot jam (or orange marmalade) with Dijon mustard and a chili paste such as sambal or sriracha. Heating these ingredients together over medium heat allows the jam to melt and incorporate with the mustard and chili, creating a unified sauce with a smooth texture. The slight cooking also gently mellows the sharpness of the mustard and the heat of the chili, while thickening the sauce slightly.
The resulting sauce has a fruity sweetness from the jam balanced by the sharp tang of mustard and the spicy kick from the chili paste. Its consistency is pourable but syrupy, making it suitable for glazing, dipping, or drizzling over grilled or fried dishes.
This sauce can accompany appetizers or main dishes where a sweet and spicy accent enhances the flavor. Its use is flexible depending on the chosen jam and chili level, which can be adjusted to taste.
It stores well refrigerated for several weeks, making it convenient for preparation ahead of use or batch cooking. Alternative fruity spreads like apple jelly or grape jelly work as substitutes for apricot jam without significantly changing the sauce character.
Ingredients
- ½ cup apricot jam or orange marmalade
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon sambal or sriracha, more to taste
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a small pan over medium heat.
- Whisk until melted and smooth, let simmer about 1 minute.
- Remove from the heat and let cool slightly.
Notes
- You can substitute orange marmalade, apple jelly, or grape jelly for apricot jam in this sauce.
- Store the sauce in the refrigerator and use within a few weeks for best freshness.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 37 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 37 | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 20mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 13mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 31IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 4mg | 0% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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