Description
Easy homemade sweet chili sauce with garlic, vinegar, and red chilies—perfect for dipping, stir-fries, or glazing meats. Bold, sweet, spicy!
Ingredients
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½ cup red chilies (adjust for heat)
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½ cup water
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½ cup white sugar
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½ cup white vinegar (or rice vinegar)
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2 tbsp minced garlic
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1 tsp salt
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1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (slurry)
Instructions
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Blend red chilies, garlic, and water in a food processor until roughly chopped.
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Transfer to a saucepan. Add sugar, vinegar, and salt. Simmer over medium heat until sugar dissolves (4–5 min).
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Stir in the cornstarch slurry. Cook for 2–3 more minutes until thickened.
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Remove from heat and cool completely.
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Store in an airtight jar in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
- Use rice vinegar for a milder tang.
- Adjust chili quantity based on desired heat level.
- Sauce thickens more as it cools.
- Perfect as a dipping sauce or glaze.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sauces
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired, Thai