Description
This homemade Sweet Chilli Sauce is a Thai-inspired condiment that’s sweet, tangy, and mildly spicy. Made with simple pantry staples and fresh red chillies, it’s perfect for dipping, drizzling, or marinating. Quick to prepare and far better than store-bought.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (225 g) white sugar
- 1 cup (250 ml) water
- 1/2 cup (125 ml) rice vinegar
- 3 cloves garlic, peeled and finely chopped
- 1 cup (115 g) long red chillies or cayenne peppers, finely chopped with seeds included
- 1 tablespoon cornflour (cornstarch)
- 2 tablespoons cold water
Instructions
- Remove the stems from the chillies and slice them in half lengthwise. Finely chop by hand or pulse in a food processor (do not make a paste). Wear gloves if desired.
- In a small saucepan, combine sugar, 1 cup water, rice vinegar, chopped garlic, and chillies.
- Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Once boiling, reduce heat slightly and simmer rapidly for 12 minutes.
- Mix cornflour with 2 tablespoons cold water. Stir again before using to ensure it hasn’t settled.
- Lower the heat, then slowly stir the cornflour mixture into the saucepan. Simmer for another 3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Let sauce cool slightly to allow chillies to distribute evenly, then pour into a sterilised jar or bottle.
- Cool completely before storing in the refrigerator for up to 3 months. Stir well before serving and let come to room temperature when using.
Notes
- Use gloves when handling chillies to avoid irritation.
- Chillies may vary in heat, so adjust quantity to your spice preference.
- Do not over-process chillies; keep a slightly coarse texture.
- Sterilise jars before bottling to extend shelf life.
- Shake or stir before each use as chillies may settle.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 29
- Sugar: 6.5g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0.1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
