Sweet and Hot Garlic Sauce
Indulge your taste buds with this Sweet and Hot Garlic Sauce, a perfect blend of bold garlic flavor, tantalizing sweetness, and a fiery kick of spice. This versatile homemade sauce comes together in just 20 minutes, making it an easy yet flavorful addition to your culinary repertoire. Sautéed garlic forms the aromatic base, while ingredients like rice vinegar, soy sauce, and a touch of sesame oil provide rich umami depth. A sprinkle of red chili flakes brings adjustable heat, balanced by the natural sweetness of granulated sugar. Use this glossy, thickened sauce as a dip, glaze, or drizzle over your favorite dishes—the possibilities are endless! Perfect for stir-fries, grilled meats, or even as a bold condiment, this crowd-pleaser is a must-try for any lover of sweet, savory, and spicy creations.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 pieces Garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.25 cup Rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 0.5 cup Water
- 2 teaspoons Cornstarch
- 1.5 teaspoons Red chili flakes
- 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
Instructions
Peel the garlic cloves, then finely mince or use a garlic press to prepare them.
In a small saucepan, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic to the oil and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
Stir in the sugar, rice vinegar, soy sauce, and water, and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water to create a slurry.
Slowly pour the cornstarch slurry into the saucepan while stirring continuously to prevent clumping.
Add the red chili flakes for heat, adjusting the quantity based on your spice preference.
Continue to cook and stir for another 2-3 minutes, or until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the sesame oil for a fragrant finish.
Let the sauce cool slightly before serving. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
808 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 40.5 g | 52% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.7 g | 29% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 22.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1161 mg | 50% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 115.5 g | 42% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.7 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 100.2 g | ||
| Protein | 4.7 g | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 58 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 1.0 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 226 mg | 5% | |
*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.
