Easy Sweet Chili Sauce
A quick and simple homemade sweet chili sauce that elevates any dish with its balance of sweetness and spice.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2 cups 1x
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup vinegar
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 tablespoons chili flakes
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water (for cornstarch)
Instructions
- Combine sugar, vinegar, and water in a saucepan. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat.
- Stir in the chili flakes and minced garlic. Let simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Mix the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water to create a smooth slurry.
- Add the cornstarch mixture to the saucepan and stir until the sauce thickens.
- Remove from heat and let cool before serving.
Notes
Store leftover sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Adjust chili flakes for desired heat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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