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Thai Sweet Chili Sauce
Sweet and tangy with gentle heat. Perfect dipping sauce for spring rolls and dumplings.
Prep Time
20 min
Difficulty
easy
Consistency
medium
Ingredients
8 items- 8 red Fresno or Thai chili peppers
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup rice vinegar
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- 1Blend peppers, garlic, and a little water until smooth.
- 2In a saucepan, combine sugar, water, and vinegar.
- 3Bring to a boil.
- 4Add pepper mixture and fish sauce.
- 5Simmer for 10 minutes.
- 6Add cornstarch slurry and cook until thickened, about 2 minutes.
- 7Cool completely.
- 8The sauce thickens more as it cools.
- 9Refrigerate for up to 1 month.
Flavor Profile
sweettangygarlickybalanced
Best For
spring rollsdumplingschicken nuggetsdipping
Frequently Asked Questions
How spicy is Thai Sweet Chili Sauce?
Thai Sweet Chili Sauce is rated as mild heat — mild and approachable, suitable for most palates. You can adjust the heat by using fewer peppers or removing the seeds and membranes.
How long does it take to make Thai Sweet Chili Sauce?
Thai Sweet Chili Sauce requires 20 minutes of prep time. It's a relatively quick recipe to prepare.
What peppers are used in Thai Sweet Chili Sauce?
This recipe uses: 8 red Fresno or Thai chili peppers. You can adjust the types of peppers used based on your heat preference and availability.