The best spicy sweet chilli sauce recipe you can make at home

Ingredients

• 1 cup Water (room temperature)
• 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar (or white vinegar)
• 2 tablespoons Granulated Sugar (adjust to taste)
• 2 tablespoons Red Chili Flakes (adjust heat level as desired)
• 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 1 pinch Salt
• 1 tablespoon Cornstarch (mixed with water to form slurry)
• 2 tablespoons Water (for slurry) (cold)

Instructions

1. Prepare Ingredients

   Peel and mince the garlic cloves. Measure water, rice vinegar, sugar, chili flakes, salt, cornstarch and the extra water for the slurry.

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2. Combine Base Liquids

   In a saucepan, combine 1 cup water, 2 tbsp rice vinegar, 2 tbsp sugar, 2 tbsp chili flakes, minced garlic, and a pinch of salt. Stir to dissolve the sugar.

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3. Simmer the Sauce

   Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, about 2–3 minutes, stirring occasionally.

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   Temperature: Medium heat

4. Add Cornstarch Slurry

   In a small bowl, whisk together 1 tbsp cornstarch with 2 tbsp cold water until smooth. Slowly pour the slurry into the simmering sauce while stirring continuously.

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5. Thicken the Sauce

   Continue to cook, stirring, for another 2–3 minutes until the sauce becomes thick, glossy, and coats the back of a spoon.

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   Temperature: Medium heat

6. Cool and Store

   Remove the saucepan from heat and let the sauce cool to room temperature. Transfer it into a clean jar, seal, and refrigerate.

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

15

Protein

0g

Carbohydrates

4g

Fat

0g

Fiber

0g