Sweet Chili Sauce
This homemade sweet chili sauce is a perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and spicy flavors. It's great as a dipping sauce, marinade, or condiment for everything from spring rolls to grilled meats.
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 45kcal
Cost: 1
Equipment
- Small saucepan
- whisk or spoon
- measuring cups and spoons
- Jar with lid For storage
Ingredients
- ½ cup rice vinegar
- ½ cup water
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp finely minced garlic
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1 Tbsp cornstarch
- 2 Tbsp water (for slurry)
Instructions
- Combine the rice vinegar, water, sugar, soy sauce, garlic, and red pepper flakes in a small saucepan.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Mix cornstarch and water together to form a slurry, then slowly add to the sauce, stirring constantly.
- Continue cooking for 1-2 minutes until sauce has thickened.
- Let cool before using. Store in a sealed jar in the refrigerator.
Notes
You can adjust the spiciness by using fewer or more red pepper flakes. Store in the refrigerator in a sealed jar for up to 1 month. It also freezes well in small portions.