Chile Vinegar Sauce Recipe

Name: Chile Vinegar Sauce
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: Serves 1 or more
Ingredients: Rice Vinegar; 1/4 cup granulated sugar; 1-2 Hungarian wax or Cubanelle peppers, thinly sliced

Elevate your Southeast Asian dishes with this vibrant Chile Vinegar Sauce! A quick and easy recipe blending the perfect balance of sweet, sour, salty, and spicy flavors. Made with mild chiles like Hungarian wax or Cubanelle peppers, it's a versatile condiment that adds a delicious kick to noodles, spring rolls, grilled meats, and more. Get ready to experience a flavor explosion!

Prep Time 5 mins

Cook Time 10 mins

Calories 13.3 kcal

Protein 0g

Rating 5.0 (8 Reviews)

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Chile Vinegar Sauce

Rice Vinegar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1-2 Hungarian wax or Cubanelle peppers, thinly sliced

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How to Make Chile Vinegar Sauce

Thinly slice 1-2 Hungarian wax or Cubanelle peppers into rings.
In a small saucepan, whisk together 1/2 cup white vinegar (rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar recommended), 1/4 cup granulated sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon salt until the sugar dissolves completely.
Add the sliced chiles to the saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for 2-3 minutes, until slightly softened.
Remove from heat and let cool completely. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed, adding more sugar for sweetness, vinegar for tartness, or salt for savoriness.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days. The flavors will meld beautifully over time.