Thai Sweet Chili Dipping Sauce
Elevate your dipping game with this homemade Thai Sweet Chili Dipping Sauce – a perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and spicy flavors! This versatile condiment combines the bold heat of red chili flakes with the brightness of rice vinegar and the subtle sweetness of sugar, rounded out by the savory depth of minced garlic and a touch of ketchup. Thicken the sauce to perfection with a quick cornstarch slurry, creating a glossy, restaurant-quality texture that's perfect for dipping spring rolls, chicken wings, shrimp, or even drizzling over stir-fries. Ready in just 15 minutes, this easy-to-make sauce comes together with pantry staples and stores beautifully in the fridge for up to two weeks, making it a go-to addition for adding authentic Thai-inspired flavor to any dish.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Water
- 0.5 cup Rice vinegar
- 0.5 cup Sugar
- 2 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon Red chili flakes
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 2 tablespoons Ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons Cold water
Instructions
In a small saucepan, combine the water, rice vinegar, and sugar. Place over medium heat and stir until the sugar is fully dissolved.
Add the minced garlic, red chili flakes, salt, and ketchup to the saucepan. Stir well to combine all the ingredients.
Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and cold water together to form a slurry.
Slowly pour the cornstarch slurry into the saucepan while stirring continuously to prevent lumps.
Continue cooking the sauce for another 2-3 minutes, or until it thickens to your desired consistency. Be sure to stir constantly to avoid sticking.
Remove the pan from heat and let the sauce cool to room temperature before serving. The sauce will thicken slightly as it cools.
Transfer the cooled sauce to a clean jar or airtight container and store it in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
476 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.8 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1316 mg | 57% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 117.6 g | 43% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.5 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 105.2 g | ||
| Protein | 0.7 g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 30 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.5 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 61 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.
