Easy Homemade Sweet Chili Sauce

by Laurel Braun
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Easy Homemade Sweet Chili Sauce

Laurel Braun
Homemade sweet chili sauce has a ton more flavour and you can control the spice level and sweetness according to your taste. Even better? Trying buying Thai chiles and making your own chili paste for the ultimate sweet chili sauce.
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Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Pantry Staples, Sauces, Dips, and Spreads
Cuisine Asian, Thai
Servings 25 tbsp
Calories 20 kcal

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup water
  • ½ cup unseasoned rice vinegar
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • 1-3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3-6 tbsp chili paste, sambal oelek or homemade
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp cold water

Directions

  • In a medium-large saucepan, heat the water, vinegar, sugar, garlic, and chili paste over medium heat until the sugar is fully dissolved. Reduce the heat and simmer gently for 10 – 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Whisk together the cornstarch and water to form a slurry before adding it to the sweet chili mixture. Whisk vigorously to combine and allow it to thicken (1 minute). Remove from the heat and set aside. If prepping a day ahead or saving, add it to a glass container with a lid.

Notes

Make Ahead: This sauce may last 2 or more weeks in the fridge. Discard if appearance or smell change.
Adapted from TheFlavorBender
Nutrition Per tbsp : Calories 20 kcal | Carbohydrates 4.8 g | Protein 0 g | Fat 0 g |
Sodium 122.7 mg | Potassium 27.2 mg | Fiber 0 g | Sugar 4 g

Nutrition

Calories: 20kcal
Keyword dairy-free, egg free, gluten-free, stove top, vegan, vegetarian
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