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Chef Rida Aftab
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Chili Garlic Sauce

Cultural Context

Chili Garlic Sauce, popular in Filipino cuisine, is a staple condiment that adds heat and depth to many dishes. Traditionally served with grilled meats and seafood, it embodies the bold flavors of Southeast Asian cooking. Today, it has gained popularity worldwide, often used in various Asian-inspired recipes and as a versatile dipping sauce.

FilipinoPHother
15 min
easy
10 servings
Servings4
500 grams tomatoes
1 onion
1/2 cup water
12 whole dried red chilies
1 whole bunch garlic
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons cornflour

chili peppers

🥗Healthier: bell peppers

💰Cheaper: red pepper flakes

Bell peppers reduce heat while maintaining flavor.

vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar adds a fruity note.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey offers natural sweetness.

oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Coconut oil adds a unique flavor.

1

Start by taking 500 grams of tomatoes and 1 onion.

2

Add 1/2 cup of water to the pot with the tomatoes and onion.

3

Cook the tomatoes and onion until they are soft.

4

Once soft, blend the mixture until smooth, straining out the solids.

5

Add 12 whole dried red chilies and 1 whole bunch of garlic to the blended mixture.

6

Mix in 2 tablespoons of brown sugar and 2 tablespoons of vinegar.

7

Add 1/2 teaspoon of salt to taste.

8

Dissolve 2 tablespoons of cornflour in water and add it to the mixture.

9

Cook the mixture on the stove until the color darkens and it thickens.

10

Let the sauce cool before transferring it to a bottle.

Cooking Techniques

blendingcooking

Equipment Needed

potblenderstrainerbottle

Spice Level:

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Also Known As

Sambal OelekChili Paste

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