Thai Sweet Chili Sauce for Spring Rolls or Fried Tofu

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Thai Sweet Chili Sauce perfect for dipping Spring Rolls or Fried Tofu

Thai Sweet Chili Sauce for Spring Rolls or Fried Tofu

by The Chefin Sauce

Prep

10 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

25 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

Sugar

14g

Fat

Thai Sweet Chili Sauce is a delicious and sweet condiment that is popular in Asian cuisine. It's perfect for dipping spring rolls, fried tofu and adding flavor to grilled meats and vegetables. The sauce has a combination of sweet and spicy flavors that is surprisingly addictive and can be adjusted to your desired spice level. It’s easy to make and store in the fridge for several weeks. This Sweet Chili Sauce is a must-try for those who love a balance of sweet and spicy in their food.

Instructions

1.	Begin by processing garlic and chiles in food processor until finely chopped.
2.	Combine sugar, water, vinegar and salt in a saucepan and bring to a boil.
3.	Mix together cornstarch and water in a small bowl.
4.	Reduce heat to medium-low and add the garlic/chile mixture to the saucepan.
5.	Allow it to cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6.	Add in the cornstarch mixture and whisk until it thickens.
7.	Remove the pan from heat and cool before serving with your choice of food.

PROS

This sweet chili sauce is a versatile and delicious condiment that is perfect for dipping and adding flavor to a variety of dishes such as spring rolls, fried tofu, grilled meat and vegetables.

It is easy to make and contains no preservatives.

CONS

This sauce contains sugar, which makes it high in calories.

It also contains vinegar, which may not be suitable for certain diets.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The chili peppers in this sauce contain capsaicin, which has been linked to reducing inflammation and aiding in digestion.
It is also a good source of Vitamin C and may help in boosting immunity levels.

	3 large garlic cloves , peeled
	2 red jalapeno chiles , seeded ( or green jalapeno peppers )
	1/2 cup sugar
	3/4 cup water
	1/4 cup white vinegar
	1/2 tablespoon salt
	1 tablespoon cornstarch or 1 tablespoon potato starch
	2 tablespoons water