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Sweet Chili Sauce

Homemade sweet chili sauce is the perfect dipping sauce to serve with chicken, seafood, and fried appetizers. A deliciously sweet and sour condiment full of Thai-inspired flavors, sugar, vinegar, and red chili paste.

Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 61 kcal
Course: Appetizer , Condiments
Cuisine: Asian , Thai

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup rice vinegar unseasonsed
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons sambal oelek (storebought chili garlic paste)
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger, or 1/2 teaspoon fresh ginger paste
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water

Instructions

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  1. Combine the rice vinegar, water, sugar, soy sauce, sambal oelek, garlic, and ginger in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
  2. Stir regularly until the sugar is dissolved.
  3. Whisk together the cornstarch and remaining water in a small bowl. Add the cornstarch mixture to the saucepan. Stir continually until thickened, about 1 minute.
  4. Let the sauce cool completely, pour into an airtight jar and store in the refrigerator.
  5. Makes about 1 cup of sauce.

Nutrition Information

Serving 2tablespoons Calories 61kcal (3%) Carbohydrates 15g (5%) Protein 0.4g (1%) Fat 0.1g (0%) Saturated Fat 0.003g (0%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.01g Monounsaturated Fat 0.001g Sodium 128mg (5%) Potassium 22mg (1%) Fiber 0.1g (0%) Sugar 13g (26%) Vitamin A 8IU (0%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 3mg (0%) Iron 0.1mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 61

% Daily Value*

Serving 2tablespoons
Calories 61kcal 3%
Carbohydrates 15g 5%
Protein 0.4g 1%
Fat 0.1g 0%
Saturated Fat 0.003g 0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.01g 0%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.001g 0%
Sodium 128mg 5%
Potassium 22mg 0%
Fiber 0.1g 0%
Sugar 13g 26%
Vitamin A 8IU 0%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 3mg 0%
Iron 0.1mg 1%

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