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Sweet Chili Sauce
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Sweet Chili Sauce

Sweet with a little bit of heat, this Sweet Chili Sauce is a tasty and versatile condiment that can be used in so many different ways.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Passive Time0 minutes
Servings: 1 cup
Author: Francine Lizotte
Course: Condiments, Sauces & Marinades
Cuisine: Asian, Fusion, Thai
Keyword Chicken, Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Low Sodium, Poultry, Quick & Easy, Spicy

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/3 cup rice vinegar
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp. ketchup
  • 1/2 tbsp. minced ginger
  • 1 tsp. pressed garlic
  • 1 1/2 tsp. sambal oelek
  • 2 drops red food coloring see Recipe
  • 1 1/2 tbsp. cornstarch (mixed with 1/3 cup cold water)

Directions

  • In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add water, rice vinegar, granulated sugar, ketchup, minced ginger, pressed garlic, and sambal oelek. Stir until everything is well combined and bring the mixture to a simmer.
  • While it’s warming up, add a couple drops of food coloring. When it starts simmering, cook for 5 minutes.
  • When time is up, add the cornstarch mixture and stir very well until the sauce thickens, about 45 seconds. Remove from the heat and let the sauce cool off before proceeding with your recipe.