How to Make Chef John's Thai-Style Sweet Chili Sauce - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're a fan of Thai cuisine, you'll love Chef John's Thai-Style Sweet Chili Sauce. This vibrant and flavorful condiment is perfect for adding a little heat and sweet savory goodness to your favorite dishes. Whether you're dipping spring rolls, drizzling it over grilled meats or using it as a marinade, this homemade chili sauce is sure to elevate your meals to the next level.

One of the best things about Chef John's Thai-Style Sweet Chili Sauce is that it's incredibly easy to make ...

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup water
  • ½ cup white distilled vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ketchup
  • 2 teaspoons sambal chili sauce
  • 1 ½ teaspoons cornstarch
  • 6 cloves finely crushed garlic
  • 2 tablespoons finely minced Thai chili peppers (bird's eye peppers)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 20 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 1 cup sauce

  • Place 1/2 cup cold fresh water and vinegar in a saucepan. Whisk in Asian fish sauce, brown sugar, ketchup, sambal chili sauce, and cornstarch. Whisk until cornstarch disappears. Place over medium-high heat and bring up to a simmer stirring occasionally. As it bubbles, it will start to thicken up. Remove pan from heat.
  • Whisk garlic and chili into hot mixture. Add fresh lime juice; whisk again. Allow mixture to cool to room temperature before checking for seasonings.
  • If not using immediately, transfer to a glass jar with a lid. Refrigerate.
  • Nutrition

    65 cal.

    • Sodium: 310mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 16g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 14g
    • Protein: 0g
    • Vitamin C: 8mg
    • Calcium: 19mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 55mg