Sweet Chilli Sauce
Transform your kitchen staples into a vibrant, homemade Sweet Chilli Sauce that perfectly balances spicy, sweet, and tangy flavors. Made with fresh red chilies, garlic, and a blend of sugar, vinegar, and salt, this easy-to-follow recipe delivers a silky, glossy sauce in just 25 minutes. Adjust the heat level by keeping or removing the chili seeds, and watch as a simple cornstarch slurry creates a luscious thickness ideal for dipping, drizzling, or marinating. Perfect for everything from crispy spring rolls to grilled meats, this preservative-free condiment adds a zesty kick to your favorite dishes while staying fresh in the fridge for up to two weeks.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 pieces Red chilies
- 3 pieces Garlic cloves
- 120 grams White granulated sugar
- 100 milliliters White vinegar
- 100 milliliters Water
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 2 teaspoons Cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons Cold water
Instructions
1. Remove the stems from the red chilies. For a milder sauce, remove the seeds; for a spicier kick, keep them in.
2. Add the chilies and garlic cloves to a food processor and pulse until finely chopped.
3. In a medium saucepan, combine the chopped chilies and garlic, sugar, vinegar, water, and salt. Stir the mixture over medium heat until the sugar is completely dissolved.
4. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
5. In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with the cold water to create a slurry.
6. Slowly pour the cornstarch slurry into the saucepan, stirring continuously to prevent lumps.
7. Cook the sauce for an additional 2–3 minutes until it thickens to your desired consistency.
8. Remove the saucepan from the heat and allow the sauce to cool to room temperature.
9. Transfer the sweet chilli sauce to a clean glass jar or bottle and store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
10. Serve as a dip, marinade, or as an addition to your favorite dishes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
549 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.6 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2376 mg | 103% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 131.0 g | 48% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.7 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 121.9 g | ||
| Protein | 1.4 g | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 43 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 0.8 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 398 mg | 8% | |
*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.
