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Delicious homemade sweet chili sauce recipe with a balance of sweet and spicy.
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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.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Condiment, Sauce
Cuisine: Asian, Thai
Calories: 45
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

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)

Equipment

  • Small saucepan
  • whisk or spoon
  • measuring cups and spoons
  • Jar with lid For storage

Method
 

  1. Combine the rice vinegar, water, sugar, soy sauce, garlic, and red pepper flakes in a small saucepan.
  2. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Mix cornstarch and water together to form a slurry, then slowly add to the sauce, stirring constantly.
  4. Continue cooking for 1-2 minutes until sauce has thickened.
  5. 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.