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How to Make Sweet Chili Sauce at Home

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Ingredients
 

  • Sugar: 200g 1 cup – provides the sweetness.
  • Water: 240ml 1 cup – to dissolve the sugar and adjust consistency.
  • White vinegar: 120ml 1/2 cup – adds tanginess.
  • Garlic: 3 cloves minced – for flavor.
  • Red chili flakes: 1 tablespoon adjust to taste – for heat.
  • Salt: 1/2 teaspoon – enhances the flavors.
  • Cornstarch: 1 tablespoon – mixed with 2 tablespoons of water for thickening.

Instructions

Combine Ingredients:

  • In a saucepan, combine the sugar, water, white vinegar, minced garlic, red chili flakes, and salt. Stir well to mix.

Heat the Mixture:

  • Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally to ensure the sugar dissolves completely.

Simmer:

  • Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for about 10 minutes. The mixture should start to slightly thicken.

Thicken the Sauce:

  • Mix the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water in a small bowl to create a slurry. Pour this into the simmering sauce, stirring constantly. Continue to cook for another 2-3 minutes, or until the sauce reaches your desired thickness. It will thicken further as it cools.

Cool and Store:

  • Remove the saucepan from the heat and allow the sauce to cool to room temperature. Once cooled, the sauce can be transferred to a clean jar or bottle and stored in the refrigerator.

Serve:

  • Use your homemade sweet chili sauce as a dipping sauce, in stir-fries, or as a glaze for grilled meats and seafood.