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Homemade sweet chili sauce in a glass jar, glossy and thick, perfect for dipping spring rolls and drizzling over grilled dishes

Sweet Chili Sauce

A deliciously sweet and spicy chili sauce that's perfect for dipping, drizzling, or glazing. Easy to make at home with just a few pantry ingredients.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 16 tablespoons
Course: Condiment
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 25
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup rice vinegar
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tsp red chili flakes
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water (slurry)

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. In a saucepan, combine water, rice vinegar, sugar, soy sauce, garlic, and chili flakes.
  2. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer for about 5 minutes.
  3. Add the cornstarch slurry to the saucepan while whisking continuously.
  4. Simmer for another 5 minutes until the sauce thickens to your liking.
  5. Remove from heat and let cool. Store in a glass jar in the refrigerator.

Notes

You can adjust the spice level by increasing or decreasing the chili flakes. For extra flavor, add finely chopped fresh red chilies.