Description
Savor spicy-sweet magic with this irresistible Sweet Chili Sauce recipe that blends tangy heat and complex flavors. Homemade goodness delivers restaurant-quality zest you’ll drizzle on everything from spring rolls to grilled meats.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup red chili peppers
- 1/4 cup white sugar
Supporting Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons water
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Combine sugar and water in a saucepan, heating over medium flame until sugar completely dissolves into a clear syrup.
- Introduce red pepper flakes, smoked paprika, soy sauce, vinegar, and minced garlic to the syrup, allowing ingredients to meld and intensify flavors for approximately 20 minutes.
- Create a cornstarch mixture by whisking water and cornstarch in a separate bowl until smooth and lump-free.
- Gradually pour the cornstarch slurry into the simmering sauce, continuously stirring to prevent clumping and promote even thickening.
- Remove the sauce from heat once it reaches a glossy, slightly viscous consistency, ensuring all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Allow the sweet chili sauce to cool completely at room temperature, then transfer to a sealed glass container for refrigeration.
- Consume within 2 weeks, giving the container a gentle shake before each use to redistribute settled spices and maintain flavor profile.
Notes
- Customize heat levels by adjusting red pepper flakes for milder or spicier versions.
- Create a gluten-free alternative by replacing soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos.
- Enhance flavor complexity by roasting garlic before mincing for deeper, caramelized undertones.
- Experiment with additional spices like ginger or cayenne to transform the sauce’s profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer, Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 30 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 0 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg