Sweet Chilli Sauce with Fresh Chillies Recipe
A simple and flavorful Sweet Chilli Sauce recipe that can be made with fresh red chillies or dried chilli flakes. This versatile sauce combines the perfect balance of sweetness, tanginess, and mild heat, making it an ideal accompaniment for grilled meats, spring rolls, or as a dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 1 cup (240 ml) of sweet chilli sauce 1x
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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For Sweet Chilli Sauce with Fresh Chillies
- 80 grams Red chilli pepper (About 2.8oz / ½ cup) or 2-3 tbsp dried crushed chilli flakes
- 120 ml Distilled white vinegar (About ½ cup)
- 100 grams Sugar (About ½ cup)
- 120 ml Water (About ½ cup)
- 2 tbsp Garlic (Minced)
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tbsp Cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water (cornstarch slurry)
For Sweet Chilli Sauce with Dried Chillies
- 2–3 tbsp dried crushed chilli flakes
- 120 ml Distilled white vinegar (About ½ cup)
- 100 grams Sugar (About ½ cup)
- 120 ml Water (About ½ cup)
- 2 tbsp Garlic (Minced)
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tbsp Cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water (cornstarch slurry)
Instructions
- Prepare Chillies: If using fresh red chillies, blend the chillies, minced garlic, and water in a food processor until roughly chopped to create the base for the sauce. If using dried chilli flakes, skip this step.
- Combine Ingredients: Transfer the blended mixture to a pot (or directly use a saucepan with dried chilli flakes). Add sugar, distilled white vinegar, and salt to the pot.
- Simmer Sauce: Heat the mixture on the stovetop and bring it to a simmer. Continue simmering and stir occasionally for 4 to 5 minutes until the sugar is completely dissolved.
- Thicken Sauce: Stir in the cornstarch slurry (cornstarch mixed with water) into the simmering sauce. Cook for an additional few minutes while stirring continuously until the sauce slightly thickens to a syrupy consistency.
- Cool and Store: Remove the sauce from heat and allow it to cool completely. Once cooled, pour the sweet chilli sauce into a clean jar or container and store it in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
- Using fresh chillies provides a brighter and fresher flavor, while dried chilli flakes offer convenience and a slightly different heat profile.
- The sauce can be adjusted for sweetness or heat by varying the amount of sugar or chillies used.
- The sauce should be stored refrigerated and consumed within 2 weeks for best flavor and safety.
- This sweet chilli sauce works well as a dip for spring rolls, grilled meats, or as a condiment for various Asian dishes.
Keywords: sweet chilli sauce, homemade chilli sauce, dipping sauce, Asian sauce, hot sauce, sweet and spicy sauce, easy sauce recipe
