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Sweet Chili Sauce Step By Step Recipe

Thai Sweet Chili Sauce Recipe

Thai Sweet Chili Sauce is a thick and savory dip made with dried red chili & garlic simmered in a sugary base.
4.93 from 143 votes


Recipe Info

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 8
Category Dips & Spreads
Cuisine Thai

Nutrition

Calories: 17kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g

Ingredients For Thai Sweet Chili Sauce Recipe
 

  • 1 Tablespoon Dried Red Chilli Flakes
  • 1-2 Garlic Cloves, minced
  • 1/3 Cup Water
  • 2 Tablespoon Sugar
  • 1.5 Tablespoon Vinegar
  • 1.5 Teaspoon Corn Starch
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Salt

Step By Step Instructions for Thai Sweet Chili Sauce Recipe
 

  1. Take cornstarch in a small bowl.
    1.5 Teaspoon Corn Starch
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  2. Add 1-2 teaspoons of water and make a smooth paste and set it aside.
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  3. Heat water in a pan. Add sugar in it and stir till the sugar completely dissolves in the water.
    2 Tablespoon Sugar, 1/3 Cup Water
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  4. Very finely chop the garlic cloves. You can also make a paste using a mortar & pestle. Add this minced garlic to the pan along with crushed & dried red chili flakes. Also add vinegar and salt and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
    1 Tablespoon Dried Red Chilli Flakes, 1-2 Garlic Cloves, minced, 1.5 Tablespoon Vinegar, 1/2 Teaspoon Salt
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  5. Add the cornstarch paste to the sauce and stir.
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  6. You will see that the sauce starts congealing when you add cornstarch.
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  7. Simmer for 1 minute on low flame as the sauce thickens.
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  8. Thai sweet chili sauce is ready. Let it cool down and then refrigerate it in an airtight jar for later use. You can use it as a dip for snacks and finger foods like spring rolls and potato wedges.
    Sweet Chili Sauce Step By Step Recipe