Sweet Chili Sauce
A sticky, sweet, and mildly spicy Thai-inspired dipping sauce. Incredible with spring rolls, dumplings, chicken strips, or as a glaze for grilled seafood.
Ingredients
- 4 red Fresno or Thai red chilies, seeded, minced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup rice wine vinegar
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 tsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp cold water (for slurry)
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
Instructions
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1
Combine 4 seeded, minced red Fresno or Thai red chilies, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 cup rice wine vinegar, and 1/2 cup water in a small saucepan.
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2
Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring to dissolve the sugar.
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3
Reduce heat to medium and simmer for 8-10 minutes until the mixture reduces slightly.
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4
In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tsp cornstarch and 2 tbsp cold water (for slurry) to make a slurry.
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5
Stir the slurry into the simmering sauce and cook for 1-2 minutes until the sauce turns glossy and thick.
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6
Season with 1/4 tsp kosher salt and remove from heat.
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7
Let cool before transferring to a bottle or jar. Keeps refrigerated for up to 1 month.