Sweet Chili Sauce Recipe
Recipe for homemade Sweet Chili sauce that is easy and quick. Once cooled and in jars, it can last for weeks in the fridge.
Equipment
- Medium Saucepan
- Whisk
- Cutting board
- 3 Pint Jars
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp Soy Sauce
- 1 cup White Sugar
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/2 cup Vinegar
- 2-4 Tbsp Chili Pepper Flakes
- 6 Cloves Garlic minced
- 3 Tbsp Corn Starch
- 2 Tbsp Water
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan add 1 cup white sugar, 1 Tbsp soy sauce, salt, 1/2 cup vinegar and bring the ingredients to a boil.
- Boil the mixture for 3-5 minutes making sure to whisk constantly to prevent any burning.
- Add the 2-4 Tbsp crushed red pepper flakes to the sauce and whisk well.
- Mince 6 garlic cloves and add them to the saucepan, then boil for an additional minute.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the 3 Tbsp corn starch and 2 Tbsp water and then set it aside.
- Reduce the heat to low and then add the corn starch slurry and whisk continuously.
- Finally, let the sauce boil on low for 5 more minutes with regular stirring.
- Let this mixture rest to cool before transferring to a container for storage. In an airtight container, this Sweet Chili Sauce can stay fresh for many weeks.
Notes
Just remember to use a clean spoon to stir it before using as settling can happen.