Description
Sweet and spicy, this homemade sweet chili sauce recipe is a game-changer for any Asian-inspired dish. Made with just a few simple ingredients, it’s easy to whip up a batch and store it in the fridge for later. Try it as a marinade, dipping sauce, or stir-fry sauce – the possibilities are endless!
Ingredients
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- ½ cup rice vinegar
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup water
- 2 tablespoons chili paste (Sambal)
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 finely grated garlic cloves
- ½ peeled, finely grated carrot (about ¼ cup grated)
- ½ peeled, small turnip, finely grated (about 2 tablespoons) – optional
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together rice vinegar, sugar, water, chili paste, and red pepper flakes.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the grated garlic, carrot, and turnip (if using).
- In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water until smooth.
- Add the cornstarch mixture to the saucepan and stir until the sauce has thickened.
- Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.
Notes
Tips: For a thicker sauce, cook the mixture for an additional 2-3 minutes. To make ahead, store the sauce in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. You can also customize the level of spiciness to your liking by adjusting the amount of red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Simmer
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: sweet chili sauce, homemade, Asian-inspired, condiment