Description
Sweet Thai Chili is a delightful sauce that seamlessly blends sweetness with a gentle kick of heat, making it a staple in many kitchens. This vibrant sauce enhances everything from crispy spring rolls to grilled chicken skewers. Its glossy appearance and rich flavor promise to elevate your meals, whether you’re hosting a gathering or enjoying a cozy dinner at home. With just a handful of simple ingredients and easy preparation steps, you can whip up this impressive condiment in no time. Experience the explosion of flavors that Sweet Thai Chili brings to your tableāit’s destined to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup red chili peppers (fresh, chopped)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional for thickening)
Instructions
- Wash and chop the red chili peppers; mince the garlic.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine chopped red chili peppers, minced garlic, sugar, soy sauce, and rice vinegar. Stir until well mixed.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until the sugar dissolves completely.
- If desired, thicken the sauce by mixing one tablespoon of cornstarch with two tablespoons of water and adding it to the simmering mixture. Stir until thickened.
- Remove from heat and allow to cool before serving or storing in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg