Thai Sweet Chili Sauce Homemade
Bring a burst of bold, tangy, and sweet flavor to your kitchen with this easy homemade Thai Sweet Chili Sauce! Made with fresh red chili peppers, garlic, and a perfectly balanced mix of white vinegar and sugar, this versatile sauce delivers the signature sweet-heat kick you love in authentic Thai cuisine. In just 20 minutes, you can create a silky, glossy condiment that’s free of preservatives and customizable to your spice preference. Perfect as a dipping sauce for spring rolls, a glaze for grilled meats, or a drizzle over stir-fried vegetables, this recipe is ideal for elevating both everyday meals and special occasions. With simple pantry staples and step-by-step instructions, you’ll have a restaurant-quality Thai Sweet Chili Sauce on hand for up to two weeks—perfect for bringing a flavorful twist to your favorite dishes!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium-sized Red chili peppers (preferably red Fresno or red Thai chilies)
- 2 large Garlic cloves
- 0.5 cup White vinegar
- 0.5 cup Water
- 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons Water (for cornstarch slurry)
Instructions
Roughly chop the red chili peppers and garlic cloves. If you prefer a milder sauce, remove the seeds from the chili peppers before chopping.
Using a blender or food processor, combine the chopped chili peppers, garlic, white vinegar, and 1/2 cup of water. Blend until you achieve a slightly chunky consistency, or smooth if you prefer no texture in the sauce.
Transfer the blended mixture to a small saucepan. Add the granulated sugar and salt. Stir well to combine.
Heat the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a simmer. Stir occasionally until the sugar has dissolved completely.
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of water to create a slurry.
Once the sauce begins to simmer, lower the heat to medium-low. Gradually add the cornstarch slurry while stirring constantly to prevent lumps.
Continue cooking the sauce for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until it thickens to your desired consistency.
Remove the saucepan from heat and let the sauce cool to room temperature. It will thicken slightly as it cools.
Transfer the sauce to a clean jar or airtight container. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Serve as a dip, glaze, or condiment for your favorite dishes like spring rolls, grilled meats, or stir-fried vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
463 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1193 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 114.0 g | 41% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.5 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 101.6 g | ||
| Protein | 1.4 g | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 42 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 0.5 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 362 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.
