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Easy Homemade Sweet Thai Chili Recipe

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Sweet Thai Chili sauce is a vibrant condiment that effortlessly marries sweet and spicy flavors, elevating any dish from ordinary to extraordinary. This easy homemade recipe allows you to create a luscious sauce that can be used for dipping, glazing, or drizzling over your favorite meals. Picture crispy spring rolls dipped in this glossy sauce or grilled chicken brushed with its delightful sweetness. With just a handful of ingredients, you can customize the heat level to match your palate while enjoying the satisfaction of making it from scratch. Perfect for barbecues, stir-fries, or as a flavor boost to your weeknight dinners, this Sweet Thai Chili sauce will become a staple in your kitchen.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup red bell peppers, chopped
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup rice vinegar
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce

Instructions

  1. Finely chop the red bell peppers and mince the garlic.
  2. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the chopped bell peppers, sugar, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and soy sauce. Stir well.
  3. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil and simmer for about five minutes until bell peppers soften.
  4. To thicken the sauce, mix 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 2 tablespoons water until smooth; add to the saucepan while stirring constantly.
  5. Cook on low heat until thickened (about three minutes), then remove from heat and let cool before serving.
  • Author: Jennifer
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Sauce
  • Method: Cooking
  • Cuisine: Thai

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
  • Calories: 50
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 0g
  • Saturated Fat: 0g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 12g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: <1g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg