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Sweet Heat Chili Sauce

Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Asian, North American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 127kcal
Author: Lord Byron's Kitchen
Why buy Sweet Heat Chili Sauce at the store when you can make it at home in 15 minutes and at a fraction of the cost? I bet you already have all of the ingredients on hand too!
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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1/2 cup rice vinegar
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 6 cloves garlic, finely minced
  • 5 tablespoons dried red chili flakes
  • 1 tablespoon ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons corn starch (mixed with 4 tablespoons water)

Instructions

  • Add the water, vinegar, sugar, salt, garlic, dried red chili flakes, and ketchup to a sauce pan. Whisk everything together very well. Bring to a boil over medium high heat. Whisking often.
  • Once bubbling, stir together the cornstarch and water in a measuring cup. Pour into the sauce mixture and whisk to combine.
  • The sauce will thicken very quickly. Turn off heat and allow to cool for 2-3 minutes.
  • Pour hot sauce into sterile jars and store in refrigerator for up to 4 weeks.

Notes

One serving is equal to 1/4 cup.

Nutrition

Calories: 127kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 974mg | Potassium: 112mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 1492IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg