Description
Sweet chili sauce is a vibrant and flavorful condiment that combines sweetness and heat, making it perfect for enhancing any dish. This easy-to-make sauce comes together in just a few minutes and is ideal for drizzling over grilled meats, using as a dipping sauce for appetizers, or adding to marinades. With its glossy finish and delicious taste, this sweet chili sauce will surely impress your guests at any gathering!
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup red chili peppers (finely chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
Instructions
- Finely chop the red chili peppers and mince the garlic.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine chopped chili peppers, minced garlic, sugar, rice vinegar, and soy sauce. Stir until the sugar dissolves.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer while stirring occasionally. Let it bubble for about 10 minutes until it thickens slightly.
- Taste and adjust flavors; add more chili for heat or sugar for sweetness if desired.
- Remove from heat and let cool before transferring to a jar or bottle.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Sauce
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For added depth of flavor, roast the garlic before mixing it in. You can also substitute sugar with honey or add ginger for an extra kick.