Description
Homemade sweet chilli sauce brings zesty Korean flavors right into kitchen creations. Spicy, tangy, and perfectly balanced, this sauce delivers bold taste sensations you’ll crave on everything from grilled meats to fresh spring rolls.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup rice vinegar
- 1/3 cup water
- 1/3 cup + 2 tablespoons cane sugar
Chili and Spice Components:
- 1 tablespoon sambal oelek or 1/2 teaspoon dried red chilli flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon minced ginger
Seasoning and Thickening Agents:
- 1 tablespoon rice wine (or dry sherry)
- 1 teaspoon tamari or soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch dissolved in 1 tablespoon water
- 1/2 drops red food colouring (optional)
Instructions
- Place red chili peppers, garlic, sugar, rice vinegar, and water into a small saucepan over medium-high heat.
- Stir ingredients continuously while bringing the mixture to a rolling boil, ensuring even heat distribution.
- Whisk cornstarch and cold water separately until completely smooth and free of lumps.
- Gradually pour cornstarch slurry into the bubbling sauce, maintaining constant stirring to prevent clumping.
- Continue cooking and stirring for approximately 60-90 seconds, watching the sauce transform and thicken to a glossy consistency.
- Remove saucepan from heat source and allow sauce to cool completely at room temperature.
- Transfer the cooled sweet chili sauce into a clean glass jar with a tight-fitting lid.
- Refrigerate the sauce, which will further thicken as it chills, and consume within 1-2 weeks for optimal flavor and freshness.
Notes
- Adjust heat levels by adding more or less chili for personalized spiciness.
- Ensure cornstarch is fully dissolved to prevent lumpy sauce texture.
- Store homemade sauce in an airtight container for up to two weeks in the refrigerator.
- Experiment with different chili varieties like Thai bird’s eye or jalapeños for unique flavor profiles.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 57 kcal
- Sugar: 13 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 0.1 g
- Protein: 0.2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg