Sugar-Free Sweet Chili
Discover the perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and spicy with this Sugar-Free Sweet Chili Sauce—an irresistible condiment that's as healthy as it is flavorful! Made with fresh red chilies, garlic, and a touch of natural sweetness from stevia or erythritol, this homemade recipe is completely refined sugar-free, gluten-free, and keto-friendly. The combination of tamari, rice vinegar, and lime juice creates a bold and zesty flavor profile, while tapioca starch ensures a perfectly thickened texture. Ready in just 25 minutes, this versatile sauce pairs beautifully with grilled meats, roasted vegetables, or as a dipping sauce for spring rolls and more. Whether you're looking to cut back on sugar or simply enjoy a clean, delicious alternative to store-bought sauces, this quick and easy recipe is sure to become a kitchen staple!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 pieces Fresh red chilies
- 3 pieces Garlic cloves
- 0.25 cups Rice vinegar
- 0.5 cups Water
- 0.25 cups Tamari (low-sodium, gluten-free soy sauce)
- 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Chili flakes
- 1 tablespoon Fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons Stevia or erythritol (natural sugar-free sweetener)
- 1.5 teaspoons Tapioca starch
- 2 tablespoons Cold water
Instructions
Wash and deseed the fresh red chilies, then finely chop them. Adjust the number of seeds left in for your desired spice level.
Peel and mince the garlic cloves.
In a small saucepan, combine the chopped chilies, garlic, rice vinegar, water, tamari, apple cider vinegar, chili flakes, and lime juice.
Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
Add the stevia or erythritol to the saucepan, ensuring it dissolves completely.
In a separate small bowl, mix the tapioca starch with the cold water to create a slurry.
While the chili mixture is boiling, slowly whisk in the tapioca starch slurry. This will thicken the sauce.
Reduce the heat to low and simmer the mixture for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until it reaches your desired consistency.
Taste and adjust seasonings if needed—for more sweetness, add a pinch of stevia; for extra tang, add a splash of lime juice.
Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly before transferring to a jar or container. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
110 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 0.6 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2778 mg | 121% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 19.1 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.9 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.9 g | ||
| Protein | 10.0 g | 20% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 53 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 2.0 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 738 mg | 16% | |
*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.
