Homemade Sweet Chili Sauce Thai sweet chili sauce is universally loved and available in so many restaurants and even fast-food establishments. It’s not always easy to find in markets, though, and I wanted to create a recipe that is easy to make at home. If you need to use sambal instead of chili-garlic sauce, use half the amount in the recipe as it’s very spicy.
Nam Jim Gai
Homemade Sweet Chili Sauce Thai sweet chili sauce is universally loved and available in so many restaurants and even fast-food establishments. It’s not always easy to find in markets, though, and I wanted to create a recipe that is easy to make at home. If you need to use sambal instead of chili-garlic sauce, use half the amount in the recipe as it’s very spicy.
Ingredients
MAKES: ½ CUP (120 ML)
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp 30 ml water to make a slurry
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1½ tsp 8 g kosher salt
- 2 tsp 10 ml Chinese chili-garlic sauce
- ½ cup 100 g sugar
- ¼ cup 60 ml white vinegar
Instructions
- Stir together all the ingredients in a small saucepan until combined.
- Heat over medium heat until simmering and slightly thickened.
- Remove the pan from the heat and allow the mixture to cool before serving.
Notes & Wine Advice
This sauce will keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.