Thai Sweet Chili Sauce
Add a touch of authentic Thai flavor to your kitchen with this irresistible homemade Thai Sweet Chili Sauce. This vibrant blend of fresh garlic, fiery red chili peppers, and tangy rice vinegar creates the perfect balance of sweet, spicy, and savory notes. Unlike store-bought versions, this easy-to-make sauce is free from artificial additives and comes together in just 25 minutes. A silky texture is achieved with a quick cornstarch slurry, making it ideal for dipping, drizzling, or glazing your favorite dishes. Whether served alongside crispy spring rolls, brushed over grilled chicken, or tossed with stir-fried veggies, this versatile condiment will elevate any meal. Prepare a jar today and savor the bold, authentic taste of Thailand right in your own home!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cloves Garlic
- 2 medium Red chili peppers (fresh, such as red jalapeños or bird’s eye chilies)
- 1 cup Water
- 1 cup Rice vinegar
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Soy sauce
- 1.5 tablespoons Cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons Water (for cornstarch slurry)
Instructions
Peel and finely mince the garlic cloves.
Remove the stems from the red chili peppers and finely chop them. For a milder sauce, remove some or all of the seeds before chopping.
In a medium saucepan, combine the water, rice vinegar, granulated sugar, minced garlic, chopped chili peppers, salt, and soy sauce.
Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves completely.
Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5-7 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the chilies to soften.
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water to create a slurry.
Slowly whisk the cornstarch slurry into the simmering sauce, stirring constantly to prevent clumps.
Continue to cook the sauce for 2-3 minutes, or until it thickens to your desired consistency. Remove from heat.
Let the sauce cool to room temperature. It will thicken slightly as it cools.
Pour the sauce into a clean glass jar or airtight container. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
840 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.2 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2580 mg | 112% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 217.3 g | 79% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.5 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 201.7 g | ||
| Protein | 1.9 g | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 44 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 0.5 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 170 mg | 4% | |
*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.
