If you love a balance of sweet, spicy, and tangy flavors, this homemade sweet chili pepper sauce is just what you need. This sauce is a staple in many Asian cuisines and is incredibly versatile, working perfectly as a dipping sauce, marinade, or even a glaze. Store-bought versions are convenient, but nothing beats the fresh taste of a homemade batch. Plus, you can adjust the spice level to your liking!
Sweet Chili Pepper Thai Sauce Recipe
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Ingredients
6 6 Red chili peppers
3 3 Garlic cloves
120 ml 1/2 cup Rice vinegar
120 ml 1/2 cup Water
100 g 1/2 cup Sugar
1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon Salt
1 tablespoon 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
2 tablespoons 2 tablespoons Water (for cornstarch slurry)
1 tablespoon 1 tablespoon Fish sauce (optional)
Equipment
Blender or food processor- Medium saucepan
- Whisk
Directions
- Remove the stems from the red chili peppers and roughly chop them. If you prefer a milder sauce, remove the seeds.
- In a blender or food processor, combine the chopped chili peppers, minced garlic, rice vinegar, water, and sugar. Blend until you achieve a smooth consistency.
- Pour the blended mixture into a medium saucepan. Add the salt and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking. Let it simmer for about 15 minutes until the sauce begins to thicken and the flavors meld together.
- In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water to create a slurry. Slowly add this slurry to the simmering sauce while whisking continuously. This will thicken the sauce to your desired consistency. If you want a thicker sauce, you can add more slurry.
- Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if needed. You can add fish sauce for extra umami flavor. Let the sauce cool completely before transferring it to a clean jar or bottle.
- Store your sweet chili pepper sauce in the refrigerator.
Notes
- If you prefer a milder sauce, use fewer chili peppers or remove the seeds before blending. For more heat, add a few bird’s eye chilies or keep the seeds in the peppers.
How can I adjust the spiciness of the sauce?
You can adjust the spiciness by altering the amount of chili peppers or by removing the seeds. For a milder sauce, use fewer peppers or remove all the seeds. For a spicier sauce, add hotter peppers like bird’s eye chilies or keep the seeds in.
