Ingredients for Thai Sweet Chili Sauce
- 1-2 tablespoons chili paste (adjust to your spice preference)
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- Rice Wine Vinegar
- Water
- 1 cup sugar
- Salt
- Cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
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How to Make Thai Sweet Chili Sauce
- In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup sugar, ½ cup rice vinegar, ¼ cup fish sauce, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 tablespoons lime juice, 1-2 tablespoons of your favorite chili paste (adjust to your spice preference), 1 stalk lemon grass (finely minced), 1 clove garlic (minced), and 1 teaspoon sesame oil.
- Whisk everything together until well blended.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce slightly thickens.
- Remove from heat and stir in 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro.
- Let the sauce cool completely before transferring it to a clean jar. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
48 g
Sugar
266g
Fat
0g
Carbs
24g
