Move Over Huy Fong! The BEST Homemade Chili-Garlic Sauce!

vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar adds a fruity note while maintaining acidity.

salt

🥗Healthier: sea salt

💰Cheaper: table salt

Sea salt offers a more complex flavor.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Honey provides sweetness with a unique flavor profile.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: citric acid

Lemon juice offers similar acidity with a different flavor.

Prepare 4 ounces of fresno chili peppers by removing the stems and giving them a rough chop.

Add the chopped chili peppers to a food processor or blender.

Prepare 4 cloves of garlic by giving them a rough chop and add them to the food processor.

Add 2 tablespoons of white wine vinegar to the food processor.

Add 1 teaspoon of sugar to the food processor.

Add salt and pepper to taste, about a quarter teaspoon of pepper is suggested.

Process the mixture until fairly smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.

Add water to the mixture, one tablespoon at a time, to achieve the desired consistency.

Transfer the chili garlic sauce mixture to a pan or pot.

Bring the mixture to almost a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 10 minutes to meld the flavors.

Remove the sauce from heat and let it cool for a bit before transferring it to a bowl.

Cooking Techniques

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