Description
Sweet Chili Sauce is a vibrant, tangy, and gently spicy condiment that brightens up any dish. Made with natural ingredients, this versatile sauce is perfect for dipping, glazing, or drizzling over your favorite meals. Ready in under 20 minutes, it balances sweetness, heat, and acidity, making it ideal for appetizers, seafood, grilled vegetables, and plant-based dishes.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar (natural)
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons red chili flakes
- 3 garlic cloves, finely minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon natural gelling agent
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (natural, vegetarian Worcestershire sauce alternative)
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Finely mince the garlic and measure out the chili flakes, sugar, salt, rice vinegar, water, soy sauce, and natural gelling agent to have everything ready for smooth cooking.
- Combine Ingredients in a Saucepan: Pour water, rice vinegar, sugar, and red chili flakes into a small saucepan. Stir gently to dissolve the sugar before placing it over medium heat and bringing the mixture to a boil.
- Simmer and Thicken: When the mixture boils, add the minced garlic and salt. Reduce the heat to a low simmer and gradually sprinkle in the natural gelling agent while stirring consistently to avoid lumps.
- Add Soy Sauce: Pour in the soy sauce (natural, vegetarian Worcestershire sauce alternative) and stir well to fully incorporate it, adding a savory depth to the sauce.
- Adjust Consistency and Cool: Continue simmering until the sauce thickens to your preferred consistency. Remove from heat and allow it to cool; the sauce will thicken further as it cools, achieving a perfect sticky texture.
Notes
- Use fresh garlic and quality red chili flakes for a brighter, more vibrant sauce.
- Adjust the sugar gradually to control sweetness without overpowering the heat.
- Stir consistently when adding the natural gelling agent to prevent lumps.
- Simmer on low heat to avoid burning sugar or creating bitter garlic flavors.
- Store the sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator to maintain freshness for up to two weeks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 0.5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: sweet chili sauce, spicy sauce, dipping sauce, glaze, Asian sauce, natural condiments, plant-based sauce
