Spicy Chili Sauce
Elevate your culinary creations with this bold and flavorful homemade Spicy Chili Sauce! Bursting with the fiery heat of dried red chilies, complemented by aromatic garlic and zesty ginger, this versatile condiment strikes the perfect balance of heat, tang, and a hint of sweetness from brown sugar and dark soy sauce. The sauce comes together in just 30 minutes and is simmered to perfection, allowing the rich, complex flavors to meld beautifully. Ideal as a dipping sauce, marinade, or a spicy kick for stir-fries, this vibrant chili sauce is a must-have for spice lovers. Plus, it’s easy to store, lasting up to two weeks in the fridge, making it a convenient and irresistible addition to your favorite dishes!
Smart Nutrition Tracking with SnapCalorie
Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 15 pieces dried red chilies
- 6 pieces garlic cloves
- 1 inch ginger
- 4 tablespoons white vinegar
- 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Soak the dried red chilies in hot water for 10 minutes, or until softened. Remove stems and seeds for a milder sauce, or keep them for extra heat.
In a blender, combine the soaked chilies, garlic cloves, ginger, white vinegar, and 1/4 cup of the soaking water. Blend until smooth and set aside.
Heat the vegetable oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the chili paste and cook, stirring constantly, for 5 minutes to release the aroma.
Stir in the dark soy sauce, brown sugar, salt, and the remaining water. Simmer the mixture for an additional 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency, about 3-5 more minutes.
Remove from heat and let the sauce cool completely before transferring it to a glass jar or airtight container.
Store the spicy chili sauce in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Use it as a condiment, dipping sauce, or marinade as desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
45 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 3.4 g | 4% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 331 mg | 14% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 3.7 g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.4 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.8 g | ||
| Protein | 0.7 g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 8 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.3 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 54 mg | 1% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
