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Thai Sweet Chili Sauce Recipe

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Joshua Bousel
Thai Sweet Chili Sauce Recipe

Read more: Sauced: Thai Sweet Chili Sauce

  • Yield:makes about 1 1/2 cups
  • Active time: 10 minutes
  • Total time:10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 cup plus 2 tablespoon water, divided
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 3 medium cloves of garlic, minced (about 1 tablespoon)
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh Fresno, red Thai chilies, or red jalapeño peppers (seeds left in for a hotter sauce)
  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • 1/3 cup rice vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons salt

Directions

  1. 1.

    In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons water and cornstarch. Set aside.

  2. 2.

    In a medium saucepan, mix together remaining 1 cup water, garlic, peppers, sugar, vinegar, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat, reduce heat and simmer for 3 to 5 minutes.

  3. 3.

    Stir cornstarch mixture to re-combine, then whisk into simmering sauce and cook until thickened, about 1 minute more. Remove from heat, let cool, and use immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

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