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Sweet Chili Sauce

Easy Homemade Sweet Chili Sauce for Perfect Dipping Fun

This homemade Sweet Chili Sauce is the perfect balance of sweet and spicy, ideal for dipping and enhancing any dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 1 jar
Course: Sauces
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 1 medium Big Red Bell Pepper provides sweetness and color
  • 2 pieces Bird’s Eye Chili adds spicy kick
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion contributes sweetness
  • 2 cloves Garlic for flavor enhancement
  • 2 cups Water adjust as needed for thickness
  • 0.5 cups Vinegar white or apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Salt to taste
  • 1 cup Sugar can substitute with honey
  • 2 tablespoons Potato Starch/Corn Starch to thicken sauce

Equipment

  • Blender
  • Saucepan
  • measuring cups
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Sterilized Jar

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Sweet Chili Sauce
  1. Coarsely chop the big red bell pepper, bird’s eye chilies, yellow onion, and garlic.
  2. Blend the chopped ingredients with about 2 cups of water until finely chopped but chunky.
  3. Transfer the mixture to a saucepan, add sugar, salt, and vinegar, then heat and stir until the sugar melts.
  4. Dissolve potato starch in water, add it to the sauce, and stir continuously for 2–3 minutes to thicken.
  5. Remove from heat and let the sauce cool at room temperature before transferring to a jar.

Nutrition

Serving: 1jarCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 1gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store in a sterilized jar in the fridge for up to 4 weeks. Use fresh ingredients for best flavor.

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