Sugar-Free Sweet Chili

Elevate your condiment game with this Sugar-Free Sweet Chili recipe, a healthier twist on the classic sweet chili sauce. Packed with bold flavors from fresh red chilies, garlic, tangy rice vinegar, and a hint of lime, this sauce achieves its signature sweetness without any added sugar, using natural stevia or erythritol instead. Perfect for those following low-sugar or keto lifestyles, this gluten-free recipe features tamari for a savory depth and a touch of tapioca starch to create a luscious, glossy texture. Ready in just 25 minutes, it's a versatile addition to your kitchen, ideal for dipping, drizzling over grilled meats, or adding zest to stir-fries. Say goodbye to store-bought sauces and hello to a homemade, guilt-free flavor boost that keeps in the fridge for up to two weeks!

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 10

Ingredients

• 6 pieces Fresh red chilies
• 3 pieces Garlic cloves
• 0.25 cups Rice vinegar
• 0.5 cups Water
• 0.25 cups Tamari (low-sodium, gluten-free soy sauce)
• 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Chili flakes
• 1 tablespoon Fresh lime juice
• 2 tablespoons Stevia or erythritol (natural sugar-free sweetener)
• 1.5 teaspoons Tapioca starch
• 2 tablespoons Cold water

Directions

Step 1

Wash and deseed the fresh red chilies, then finely chop them. Adjust the number of seeds left in for your desired spice level.

Step 2

Peel and mince the garlic cloves.

Step 3

In a small saucepan, combine the chopped chilies, garlic, rice vinegar, water, tamari, apple cider vinegar, chili flakes, and lime juice.

Step 4

Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally.

Step 5

Add the stevia or erythritol to the saucepan, ensuring it dissolves completely.

Step 6

In a separate small bowl, mix the tapioca starch with the cold water to create a slurry.

Step 7

While the chili mixture is boiling, slowly whisk in the tapioca starch slurry. This will thicken the sauce.

Step 8

Reduce the heat to low and simmer the mixture for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until it reaches your desired consistency.

Step 9

Taste and adjust seasonings if needed—for more sweetness, add a pinch of stevia; for extra tang, add a splash of lime juice.

Step 10

Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly before transferring to a jar or container. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(391.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	109.7

Total Fat 0.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2777.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 19.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 2.9g	0%
Total Sugars 3.9g
Protein 10.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 53.3mg	0%
Iron 2.0mg	0%
Potassium 737.6mg	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: 4.4%

Protein: 32.8%

Carbs: 62.7%