Chili Dipping Sauce

Spice up your meals with this bold and versatile Chili Dipping Sauce, a perfect balance of heat, tang, and sweetness. Packed with fiery red chili peppers, aromatic garlic, and a zesty kick of lime juice, this easy homemade sauce is elevated with hints of honey, soy sauce, and sesame oil for a rich, umami depth. Thickened to the ideal dipping consistency with a simple cornstarch slurry, it’s ready in just 15 minutes and pairs beautifully with everything from crispy spring rolls to grilled vegetables. Garnish with fresh cilantro for an optional burst of freshness, and watch this flavorful sauce become the star of your appetizer spread. Perfect for those who love bold flavors, this chili dipping sauce is a quick and tasty addition to your culinary repertoire!

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 3 pieces Red chili peppers
• 2 pieces Garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 2 tablespoons Ketchup
• 2 tablespoons Water
• 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon Cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon Lime juice
• 1 tablespoon Cilantro (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Finely chop the red chili peppers and garlic cloves to release their flavors.

Step 2

In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water until smooth. Set aside.

Step 3

In a small saucepan, combine the chopped chili peppers, garlic, rice vinegar, soy sauce, honey, ketchup, and 2 tablespoons of water. Stir well to combine.

Step 4

Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally to avoid burning.

Step 5

Add the cornstarch slurry to the saucepan and cook for 1–2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.

Step 6

Remove the sauce from heat and stir in the sesame oil and lime juice for added flavor depth.

Step 7

Allow the chili dipping sauce to cool to room temperature before serving. Optionally, garnish with freshly chopped cilantro for a burst of freshness.

Step 8

Serve with your favorite appetizers, dumplings, spring rolls, or even drizzled over roasted vegetables.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(225.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	268.4

Total Fat 14.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 2.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.9g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 710.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 36.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 2.0g	0%
Total Sugars 25.5g
Protein 3.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 28.8mg	0%
Iron 1.0mg	0%
Potassium 285.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 45.0%

Protein: 4.2%

Carbs: 50.8%