Sweet Chili Sauce

Name: Sweet Chili Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 16 servings
Cuisine: Thai
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

A sticky, sweet, and mildly spicy Thai-inspired dipping sauce. Incredible with spring rolls, dumplings, chicken strips, or as a glaze for grilled seafood.

25 minEasyServes 1640 cal/serving

ThaiSauceStovetopVegetarianVeganStandardLow CarbKosher-styleDairy-FreeNut-FreeEgg-FreeShellfish-FreeSoy-FreeLow-SodiumPork-Free

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

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.
2

Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring to dissolve the sugar.
3

Reduce heat to medium and simmer for 8-10 minutes until the mixture reduces slightly.
4

In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tsp cornstarch and 2 tbsp cold water (for slurry) to make a slurry.
5

Stir the slurry into the simmering sauce and cook for 1-2 minutes until the sauce turns glossy and thick.
6

Season with 1/4 tsp kosher salt and remove from heat.
7

Let cool before transferring to a bottle or jar. Keeps refrigerated for up to 1 month.

Questions

How long does Sweet Chili Sauce keep?

Refrigerated in a sealed jar, it keeps four to five days. It also freezes flat in a bag for up to three months.

Can I halve or double Sweet Chili Sauce?

Yes. As written it serves 16. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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