Description
Homemade Sweet Chili Sauce is a delightful blend of sweetness and spice, perfect for elevating various dishes. This easy recipe comes together in just 20 minutes using simple ingredients found in your pantry. Whether you’re dipping fresh spring rolls, glazing grilled meats, or adding flavor to stir-fried vegetables, this versatile sauce will quickly become a staple in your kitchen. Plus, by making it at home, you can customize the heat level to suit your taste. Embrace the freshness of homemade goodness while avoiding preservatives commonly found in store-bought options.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup rice vinegar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
- 4 teaspoons red chili flakes
- 3 teaspoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water (for slurry)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of water until smooth; set aside.
- Toast red chili flakes in a medium saucepan over medium heat for about 3 minutes.
- Add rice vinegar, water, sugar, garlic, and soy sauce to the saucepan. Bring to a boil while stirring occasionally for about 4 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low and gradually add cornstarch slurry while whisking continuously until fully incorporated.
- Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature before transferring to storage containers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons (30g)
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg