Description
This Sweet Chilli Sauce Recipe is the perfect blend of sweetness and spice, making it an ideal condiment for a wide array of dishes. Whether you’re dipping crispy spring rolls, drizzling over grilled chicken, or enhancing your favorite appetizers, this sauce adds a delightful kick to every bite. The recipe is quick and easy to prepare, utilizing fresh ingredients that ensure a homemade flavor that outshines store-bought options. With customizable heat levels and the option to make it in large batches, this sauce is a must-have in your kitchen for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 80 grams red chili pepper (or 2–3 tablespoons dried crushed chili flakes)
- 120 ml distilled white vinegar
- 100 grams sugar
- 120 ml water
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine red chili pepper, distilled white vinegar, sugar, water, minced garlic, and salt.
- Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle boil while stirring occasionally until the sugar dissolves.
- Reduce heat to low. Mix cornstarch with water in a small bowl until smooth and gradually add it to the saucepan while stirring continuously.
- Simmer for about 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened. Remove from heat once desired consistency is reached.
- Allow the sauce to cool before transferring it to a jar or airtight container for storage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Sauce
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 35
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg