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Homemade Sweet Chili Sauce Recipe

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  • Author: Maria
  • Prep Time: 0h 5m
  • Cook Time: 0h 10m
  • Total Time: 0h 15m
  • Yield: About 1 1/2 cups
  • Category: Sauce
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Asian

Description

A vibrant and flavorful homemade sweet chili sauce that’s perfect as a dipping sauce, glaze, or accompaniment to a variety of dishes. This easy-to-make sauce combines tangy rice vinegar, sweet sugar, savory soy sauce, and a spicy kick from red pepper flakes, rounded out with fresh garlic, ginger, and green onions for an irresistible balance of sweet, sour, and heat.

Ingredients

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Liquid Ingredients

  • 1 cup rice vinegar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons water (for cornstarch slurry)

Dry and Fresh Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon grated ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch

Instructions

  1. Combine liquids and sugar: In a medium saucepan, combine rice vinegar, water, and sugar, stirring occasionally to begin dissolving the sugar.
  2. Dissolve sugar fully: Place the saucepan over medium heat and continue stirring until the sugar fully dissolves into the liquid, creating a smooth base.
  3. Add flavorings: Stir in soy sauce, minced garlic, grated ginger, and red pepper flakes to the saucepan to infuse the sauce with depth and spice.
  4. Heat mixture: Keep stirring occasionally as the mixture warms to meld the flavors together.
  5. Simmer: When the mixture starts to simmer, reduce heat to low and let it gently simmer for about 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to fully combine.
  6. Prepare slurry: While simmering, mix cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water in a small bowl until completely dissolved, forming a smooth slurry.
  7. Thicken sauce: Slowly pour the cornstarch slurry into the simmering sauce while stirring constantly to prevent lumps from forming.
  8. Cook until thickened: Continue cooking for 1-2 minutes until the sauce reaches your desired thickness and consistency.
  9. Remove from heat: Take the saucepan off the heat once the sauce has thickened.
  10. Add green onions: Stir in the chopped green onions to add freshness and a subtle bite.
  11. Cool and store: Let the sauce cool slightly before transferring it to a clean jar or container.
  12. Refrigerate: Store the sauce in the refrigerator for up to two weeks to retain freshness and flavor.
  13. Serve: Use as a dipping sauce, glaze, or accompaniment to enhance your favorite dishes with a sweet, tangy, and spicy kick.

Notes

  • Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to control the spiciness according to your preference.
  • The sauce thickens further as it cools, so aim for a slightly thinner consistency when cooking.
  • Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator and use within two weeks for best flavor.
  • Perfect for spring rolls, grilled meats, seafood, and stir-fries.
  • For a gluten-free version, substitute soy sauce with tamari.

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