Easy Homemade Sweet Chili Sauce Recipe

Name: Easy Homemade Sweet Chili Sauce Recipe
Total time: 20 mins
Ingredients: 1 cup water; 1 cup rice vinegar; 1 cup sugar; 2 teaspoons fresh ginger root, minced; 2 teaspoons hot chile pepper, minced; 2 teaspoons ketchup; 1 teaspoon garlic, minced; 2 teaspoons cornstarch; 1 tablespoon water, or as needed

This homemade sweet chili sauce is a delightful blend of sugar, vinegar, ginger, and chili pepper. Enjoy it as a savory dip with shrimp or spring rolls, or elevate your stir-fries and noodle dishes with its sweet and spicy flavor.

Total time20 mins
Prep time10 mins
Cook time10 mins
Yield3 cups, 24

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Ingredients

1 cup water
1 cup rice vinegar
1 cup sugar
2 teaspoons fresh ginger root, minced
2 teaspoons hot chile pepper, minced
2 teaspoons ketchup
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon water, or as needed

Instructions

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Combine water and vinegar in a saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. Add sugar, ginger, chili pepper, ketchup, and garlic, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
In a separate small bowl, create a slurry by mixing cornstarch with water until smooth. Gradually whisk this cornstarch mixture into the simmering chili sauce to thicken it.
Take the saucepan off the heat and allow the sauce to cool down. Transfer the cooled sauce to a bowl, cover it, and store it in the refrigerator until you're ready to use it.

Nutrition

Calories: 37 kcal
Fat Content: 0 g
Fiber Content: 0 g
Sugar Content: 9 g
Sodium Content: 5 mg
Protein Content: 0 g
Cholesterol Content: 0 mg
Carbohydrate Content: 9 g
Saturated Fat Content: 0 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g