Sweet Chili Sauce Recipe Made From Scratch In 10 Minutes

This sweet chili sauce is sweet, savory, tangy, and spicy all at the same time. It's so quick and easy and is truly one of the most versatile sauces you can make!

THE BEST SWEET CHILI SAUCE 

Sweet chili sauce elevates the flavor of so many things, from meat and veggies to egg rolls and rice. And although you can buy sweet chili sauce from the store, nothing beats the flavor of this homemade sweet chili sauce recipe.

 

This Thai sweet chili sauce is simultaneously sweet, spicy, savory, and tangy to create a flavor you just can't get in any other dipping sauce.

Plus, it is made with wholesome ingredients and is free of additives and other junk that the store-bought kind has. 

And this sweet chili sauce recipe is as easy as it gets to make. All you have to do is combine the ingredients in a saucepan, and the entire thing takes under 10 minutes to make!

INGREDIENTS

So, you'll need just a couple of ingredients to make this sweet Thai chili sauce. 

And I definitely recommend picking up anything you don't have from the store. Every ingredient is essential to achieve a complete flavor profile. 

Here's what you need for this signature dipping sauce:

• 1 cup sugar
• ¾ cup white vinegar
• ½ cup water
• 2 tablespoons chili paste (I used Sambal Oelek)
• 3 cloves garlic crushed and left whole
• 1 carrot very finely grated (I used a Microplane grater for this)
• Pinch of salt
• 1 tablespoon arrowroot or cornstarch

This sauce really enhances the flavors of a variety of different foods. And I'll go over all of my favorite recipes that you can pair with it later on!

HOW TO MAKE SWEET CHILI SAUCE

As I mentioned earlier, the process of making this sweet chili sauce is incredibly quick and easy.

Even if you've never made a dipping sauce from scratch before, you'll find this to be simple, and it'll turn out perfect every single time.

So get out your ingredients, and let's get to it!

STEP 1: ADDING THE INGREDIENTS

First, take out a medium-sized saucepan and put it over high heat on the stovetop.

Then add the water, vinegar, sugar, chili paste, crushed garlic, carrot, and salt - everything except the arrowroot or cornstarch.

Now allow these ingredients to boil in the saucepan, stirring them occasionally. It'll take about 3 minutes for everything to boil.

While that is boiling, whisk or stir together the cornstarch (or arrowroot) and 1 tablespoon of water in a small bowl.

STEP 2: COOKING THE SAUCE

Once 3 minutes is up, or the mixture is boiling, add the cornstarch to the saucepan and stir to combine it with everything. Then reduce the heat to a low boil.

Allow the mixture to boil for 2 more minutes and give a stir frequently. 

Next, give the sauce a taste and add more chili paste if you want to kick up the flavor. Then pick out the garlic with tongs and discard it.

Finally, either serve the sweet Thai chili sauce warm or allow it to cool to room temperature, then transfer it to the fridge.

WHAT IS SWEET CHILI SAUCE USED FOR?

So, this sauce is incredibly versatile and goes with practically everything - and I mean everything!

Here are my favorite things to pair with this homemade sweet chili sauce:

• Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Breast
• Sushi Rice
• Chicken Nuggets
• French Fries
• Vegetables
• Chicken Stir Fry
• Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks
• Instant Pot Chicken Tenders 

HOW TO STORE SWEET CHILI SAUCE

My favorite part about making this sweet chili sauce recipe is that you can use it all week long or freeze it to save for down the road.

After you make the sauce, let it cool down to room temperature, then transfer it to a bottle, jar, or anything that's airtight. Then you can store the sauce at room temperature for a few days and in the fridge for up to 1 week.

And if you want to keep it for longer, you can freeze it for up to 3 months. If you freeze it, you'll want to thaw the sauce and then gently heat it on the stovetop or in the microwave, frequently stirring until its texture is restored.

WRAPPING IT ALL UP 

That is how to make sweet chili sauce from scratch in under 10 minutes!

It doesn't get better than this when it comes to a dipping sauce with a ton of flavor that goes with practically everything. 

So I hope you find this sweet chili sauce recipe as delicious and as useful as I have! If you make it, leave a comment below and let me know what you think.

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