Sweet Chili Sauce Recipe

This homemade sweet chili sauce recipe is guaranteed to become a favorite staple in your home! It’s versatile, is quick and easy to make, is free of additives, and tastes WAY better than the store-bought stuff!

As with most everything, nothing beats homemade and Sweet Chili Sauce is no exception. Not only is it super quick and easy to make, it’s cheaper, doesn’t have any additives or preservatives, you know exactly where the ingredients come from, AND it tastes better than the bottled stuff. That’s a win-win! This homemade sweet chili sauce recipe is sure to become your go-to whenever you’re craving this deliciously versatile sauce!

Sometimes also referred to as Thai Sweet Chili Sauce or Asian Sweet Chili Sauce, it’s a simultaneously sweet, savory, tangy and spicy sauce incorporating red chilies, garlic, ginger, sugar and vinegar.

You can find bottled sweet chili sauce in most grocery stores but if you’re like me once you open the bottle it ends up sitting in the fridge forever and forgotten about until it’s time to toss it. One of the several advantages of making you’re own (besides no junk ingredients, fresher, tastier) is that you can regulate how much you make. This recipe makes about 1 cup which is usually enough for whatever you have in mind and if you need more you can simply double it. As quick and easy as it is to make there’s simply NO excuse to buy it!

One of the ingredients used in sweet chili sauce is pickled red chili. I’ve found that between using a chili paste like sambal oelek and adding some vinegar that same flavor is fully replicated. Most grocery stores carry sambal oelek but if you cannot find it you can use dried red chili flakes. Chili flakes are considerably spicier than sambal oelek so be sure to cut back on them unless you like it really hot.

BEST Sweet Chili Sauce

This homemade sweet chili sauce is guaranteed to become a favorite staple in your home! It’s versatile, is quick and easy to make, is free of additives, and tastes WAY better than the store-bought stuff!

Prep: 5min

Total: 10min

Yield: 8

Serving Size: 2 tablespoons

Nutrition Facts: servingSize 2 tablespoons, calories 38 kcal, Carbohydrate 10 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 1 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Sodium 43 mg, Sugar 9 g

Ingredients:

• 1/3 cup rice vinegar
• 1/3 cup water
• 1/3 cup + 2 tablespoons cane sugar
• diabetic alternative: use granular sweetener of choice (e.g. erythritol)
• 1 tablespoon rice wine ((can substitute dry sherry))
• 1 tablespoon sambal oelek ((use more or less according to taste))
• OR 1-2 teaspoons dried red chili flakes ((these are very hot, start with less and add more if desired))
• 1 1/2 teaspoons finely minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon finely minced ginger
• 1 teaspoon tamari or soy sauce ((use tamari for gluten free))
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch dissolved in 1 tablespoon water ((the sauce will thicken more once cooled))
• 1-2 drops natural red food coloring ((optional))

Instruction:

1. Place all of the ingredients except for the cornstarch mixture in a small saucepan and bring it to a boil, stirring regularly. Once the sugar is dissolved stir in the cornstarch mixture, stirring continually until thickened, about 1 minute. Let the sauce cool completely, pour into an airtight jar and store in the refrigerator. Will keep for up to a week. Makes about 1 cup.

Sweet Chili Sauce

This homemade Sweet Chili Sauce recipe is garlicky, tangy, sweet, and a little spicy. Perfect for dipping spring rolls, egg rolls, and dumplings into. Or serve it with grilled meat, poultry, seafood, and vegetables. We also love it as an appetizer with a block of cream cheese and crackers!

Prep: 10min

Total: 16min

Yield: 24

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: Carbohydrate 18 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 1 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Sodium 388 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 17 g, calories 75 kcal, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 2 & 1/3 cups water (, divided)
• 2 cups rice wine vinegar
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 4 teaspoons salt
• 4 fresh red jalapeño (, red Fresno, or red serrano peppers, stems removed, minced)
• 6 cloves garlic (, peeled and minced)
• 1/4 cup plus 2 teaspoons Clear Jel canning starch ((see note below))

Instruction:

1. In a medium-sized saucepan, stir together 2 cups of the water, the rice wine vinegar, sugar, salt, peppers, and garlic; bring mixture to a boil. Boil 5 minutes.
2. While the sauce is boiling, whisk together the remaining 1/3 cup of water with the canning starch.
3. While stirring the sauce mixture vigorously, pour the canning starch mixture into the pan; keep stirring and bring the mixture back to a boil. Lower heat and simmer for 1 minute.
4. Use a ladle to scoop the sauce into 8 ounce glass jars, leaving a 1/4-inch clearance from the top. Use a chopstick to remove any air bubbles and then adjust the level with additional sauce if needed.
5. Moisten a paper towel with some vinegar and wipe the rims of the jars clean. Place lids on the jars and fasten appropriately.
6. If using right away, allow to cool completely and enjoy. Or store in the fridge for up to 3 weeks.TO CAN: Using nonslip tongs, transfer the sealed jars to a canner full of boiling water that covers the jars by 2 inches. Put the lid of the canner in place, return water to a boil and process for 10 minutes. (see note below.)Carefully transfer the jars to a wire cooling rack and allow them to cool completely, preferably overnight. Wipe jars clean, label, and store in a dark place for up to 6 months. Once opened, the sauce will keep for up to 3 weeks in the refrigerator.

Sweet Chili Sauce

Homemade sweet chili sauce is the perfect dipping sauce to serve with chicken, seafood, and fried appetizers. A deliciously sweet and sour condiment full of Thai-inspired flavors, sugar, vinegar, and red chili paste.

Prep: 10min

Total: 10min

Serving Size: 2 tablespoons

Nutrition Facts: servingSize 2 tablespoons, calories 61 kcal, Carbohydrate 15 g, Protein 0.4 g, Fat 0.1 g, Saturated Fat 0.003 g, Sodium 128 mg, Fiber 0.1 g, Sugar 13 g, unSaturated Fat 0.011 g

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup rice vinegar (unseasonsed)
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons sambal oelek ((storebought chili garlic paste))
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic, (minced)
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger, (or 1/2 teaspoon fresh ginger paste)
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons water

Instruction:

1. Combine the rice vinegar, water, sugar, soy sauce, sambal oelek, garlic, and ginger in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
2. Stir regularly until the sugar is dissolved.
3. Whisk together the cornstarch and remaining water in a small bowl. Add the cornstarch mixture to the saucepan. Stir continually until thickened, about 1 minute.
4. Let the sauce cool completely, pour into an airtight jar and store in the refrigerator.
5. Makes about 1 cup of sauce.

Sweet Chili Sauce Recipe

Every fridge should have a jar (and a spare) of this sweet/sour/spicy/umami sauce on hand at all times.

Prep: 5min

Total: 15min

Yield: 16

Serving Size: 1 Tbsp

Nutrition Facts: servingSize 1 Tbsp, calories 55 kcal, Carbohydrate 14 g, Protein 0.2 g, Fat 0.1 g, Saturated Fat 0.01 g, Sodium 60 mg, Fiber 0.2 g, Sugar 13 g, unSaturated Fat 0.06 g

Ingredients:

• 1 cup white sugar
• 1/2 cup rice wine vinegar
• 1/2 cup water
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tsp fresh ginger, grated
• 1 Tbsp olek sambal (Thai chili paste)
• 1 Tbsp red chili flakes
• 1 tsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp fish sauce
• 3 tsp cornstarch

Instruction:

1. Put everything except the cornstarch into a medium saucepan and stir to combine.
2. Bring to a boil and boil for about 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Add 3 tablespoons of water to the cornstarch to make a slurry and stir into the sauce. Continue to boil for a few more minutes to thicken. You’re looking for the sauce to lightly coat the back of a spoon. It will thicken further as it chills. Note: sweet chili sauce is not meant to be super thick. When chilled it will have body but still be ‘pourable’. Think maple syrup.
4. Transfer the hot liquid to a clean jar and allow to cool. Cap tightly and refrigerate to chill.
5. Sweet chili sauce will keep about 2 weeks, refrigerated.

How To Make Homemade Thai Sweet Chilli Sauce – Marion’s Kitchen

FAQ

What is sweet chili sauce made of?

What is a substitute for sweet chili sauce?

• 1 – Hot Sauce and Honey.
• 2 – Plum Sauce and Hot Sauce.
• 3 – Chili Sauce and Sweetener.
• 4 – Hoisin Sauce, Vinegar, and Red Pepper Flakes.
• 5 – Red Chiles, Honey, and Vinegar.

What is the difference between Thai sweet chili sauce and sweet chili sauce?

How do you make Jamie Oliver sweet chilli sauce?

1. Peel the onions and garlic, pull the stalks off the chillies, then chop it all, either patiently by hand or in a food processor. …
2. Stir the chilli powder into the pan, then chop and add the tomatoes, followed by the vinegar, sugar, apple juice, 200ml of water, and a good pinch of sea salt and black pepper.