Elevate your appetizers with Linda's Thai Sweet Chili Sauce, a perfectly balanced homemade condiment that brings sweet, tangy, and spicy flavors to life. Made with classic components like rice vinegar, garlic, and a touch of fish sauce, this sauce pairs beautifully with crispy egg rolls, fresh sushi, or even grilled meats. The addition of ketchup adds depth and a hint of umami, while red chili flakes provide a gentle heat that’s just right. Thickened with a smooth cornstarch slurry, it achieves the ideal dipping consistency in just 15 minutes. With simple ingredients and easy preparation, this versatile sauce is destined to become your go-to recipe for enhancing any dish with bold Thai-inspired flair.
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Peel and finely mince the garlic cloves. Set aside.
In a medium saucepan, combine rice vinegar, granulated sugar, and 1/2 cup of water. Stir to dissolve the sugar.
Add the minced garlic, red chili flakes, fish sauce, and ketchup to the saucepan. Mix well to combine all the ingredients and place the saucepan over medium heat.
Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, stirring occasionally to ensure the sugar doesn’t scorch at the bottom. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and cold water until smooth, ensuring no lumps remain.
Gradually pour the cornstarch slurry into the simmering sauce while stirring continuously. Continue cooking for another 2–3 minutes until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and allow the sauce to cool to room temperature. The sauce will continue to thicken slightly as it cools.
Transfer the sauce to an airtight container or a jar, then refrigerate until ready to serve. The sauce can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Serve as a dipping sauce alongside egg rolls, sushi, or your favorite appetizers.
Serving size | (670.7g) |
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Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
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Calories | 851.7 |
Total Fat 0.3g | 0% |
Saturated Fat 0.0g | 0% |
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
Sodium 2643.7mg | 0% |
Total Carbohydrate 219.7g | 0% |
Dietary Fiber 1.0g | 0% |
Total Sugars 206.6g | |
Protein 2.6g | 0% |
Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
Calcium 45.6mg | 0% |
Iron 0.6mg | 0% |
Potassium 157.8mg | 0% |
Source of Calories