Description
A quick and easy recipe for homemade Sweet Chili Sauce that’s perfect for adding a Thai-inspired kick to your dishes. This versatile condiment strikes a balance between sweet, tangy, and spicy flavors, making it a must-have in your culinary arsenal.
Ingredients
Base:
- ½ cup rice vinegar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup water
- 1 tbsp soy sauce (optional)
- 2 tsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp red chili flakes
Thickener:
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp water (for slurry)
Instructions
- Combine the base (2 minutes): In a small saucepan, mix together the rice vinegar, sugar, water, soy sauce, garlic, and chili flakes. Stir well to dissolve the sugar.
- Simmer and infuse (5 minutes): Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat. Once it starts bubbling, reduce the heat and let it simmer for 4 to 5 minutes. This helps the flavors meld beautifully.
- Thicken it up (3 minutes): While it simmers, mix your cornstarch and water in a small bowl to make a slurry. Slowly pour the slurry into the simmering sauce while stirring constantly. Cook for another 1 to 2 minutes until it thickens into that perfect syrupy consistency.
- Cool and store (5 minutes): Let the sauce cool slightly before transferring it into a clean jar or bottle. It will thicken more as it cools.
Notes
- Want more tang? Add a splash of vinegar.
- More sweet? Toss in a bit more sugar.
- Watch out: Cornstarch thickens fast. Keep stirring so you don’t end up with lumps!
- For more spice, add extra chili flakes or sriracha.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sides
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tbsp
- Calories: 40 kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
