SWEET & SOUR CHILLI SAUCE RECIPE: SUPER SIMPLE

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey provides natural sweetness with a distinct flavor.

rice vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar adds a fruity note while being more accessible.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: coconut aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, while coconut aminos are lower in sodium.

Combine 1.5 cups brown sugar, a little chili sauce, orange juice, a pinch of salt, and water in a saucepan.

Place the saucepan on medium heat.

Stir the mixture until everything is combined.

Add cornstarch to the mixture and stir well.

Add ketchup to the saucepan.

Pour in apple cider vinegar and stir again.

Keep stirring until the sauce thickens up.

Let the sauce cool for about 2 minutes before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

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