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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.

25 minEasyServes 1640 cal/serving

ThaiSauceStovetopVegetarianVeganStandardDairy-FreeNut-FreeEgg-FreeShellfish-FreeSoy-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. 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. 2

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

  3. 3

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

  4. 4

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

  5. 5

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

  6. 6

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

  7. 7

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

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