Spicy Sweet Chili Sauce
Homemade Spicy Sweet Chili Sauce
A perfectly balanced homemade sweet chili sauce with the ideal combination of heat, sweetness, and tanginess that beats any store-bought version.
Equipment
Ingredients
Sauce Base
dried red chili flakes (dried)
2.5 tbsp
white sugar (granulated)
100 g
water (room_temperature)
120 ml
white vinegar (clear)
120 ml
garlic (minced)
2 tbsp
salt (fine)
1 tsp
cornstarch (dry)
1 tbsp
water (room_temperature)
30 ml
Instructions
Prepare slurry
Mix cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water to create a smooth slurry that will thicken the sauce.
Combine sauce ingredients
In a saucepan, combine sugar, water, vinegar, chili flakes, minced garlic, and salt.
Cook the sauce
Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, then simmer for 5 minutes until the sugar dissolves completely.
Thicken the sauce
Add the cornstarch slurry while stirring continuously. Cook for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy.
Cool and store
Remove from heat and let the sauce cool completely before transferring to a clean jar or bottle.
Original recipe
Storage
Store in clean, airtight glass jar. Shake well before use as natural separation may occur.
Notes
• This sauce keeps well in the refrigerator for up to a month
• Great as a dipping sauce, glaze, or condiment for various dishes
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