Homemade Sweet Chili Sauce Recipe
Homemade Sweet Chili Sauce is a perfect blend of tangy, sweet, and spicy flavors. This easy-to-make recipe uses rice vinegar, sugar, garlic, and chili flakes to create a versatile sauce. It's ideal for dipping, marinating, or as a condiment, and can be made gluten-free with coconut aminos.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 1 1/2 cups 1x
- Category: Condiments & Sauces
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup rice vinegar or white wine vinegar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 Tablespoon garlic, minced
- 1 Tablespoon light soy sauce or coconut aminos (for Gluten-Free version)
- 4 teaspoons red chili flakes or red pepper flakes
Cornstarch Slurry:
- 3 teaspoons cornstarch
- 2 Tablespoons water
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine vinegar, water, sugar, garlic, and soy sauce (or coconut aminos). Stir until the sugar dissolves.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat.
- Add red chili flakes and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with water to make a slurry.
- Slowly whisk the slurry into the saucepan, cooking until the sauce thickens, about 2-3 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let it cool before transferring to a jar.
Notes
- Adjust the heat level by varying the amount of red chili flakes.
- Store the sauce in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Tablespoon
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 70mg
Find it online: https://sarahrecipes.com/homemade-sweet-chili-sauce-recipe/