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Sweet Chilli Sauce

Cultural Context

Sweet Chilli Sauce originated in Thailand and is a staple in Thai cuisine, often served as a dipping sauce for spring rolls and grilled meats. This sauce embodies a balance of sweet and spicy flavors, making it a favorite for enhancing various dishes. In modern cooking, it has gained popularity worldwide, often used in fusion recipes and as a marinade.

ThaiUSother
15 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
2 cups sweet romero red pepper
1 cup red bird's eye chili
3 cloves garlic
1 cup water
1 cup white vinegar
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon chicken powder
1 teaspoon turmeric paste
2 tablespoons potato starch

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds sweetness with a different flavor profile.

cornstarch

🥗Healthier: arrowroot powder

💰Cheaper: potato starch

Potato starch is a cost-effective thickening agent.

1

Roughly cut the sweet romero red pepper and place them in a food processor.

2

Roughly slice the red bird's eye chili and add it to the food processor.

3

Roughly chop some garlic and toss it in with the other ingredients in the food processor.

4

Add a little bit of water to help blend the red chilies.

5

Place the lid on the food processor and blitz everything until roughly blended (not a puree).

6

Transfer the blended mixture into a pot.

7

Add water, white vinegar, sugar, salt, chicken powder, and turmeric paste to the pot.

8

Stir everything well to combine.

9

Bring the sauce to a boil.

10

Once boiling, skim the scum from the sides of the pot.

11

Lower the heat and let it simmer for about 1-2 minutes.

12

Add lime juice and stir.

13

Thicken the sauce by adding diluted potato starch.

14

Let the sweet chili sauce cool down before serving.

Cooking Techniques

blendingsimmeringthickening

Equipment Needed

blendersaucepansmall bowljar for storage

Spice Level:

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Dietary

veganplant-basedgluten-freenut-freesoy-free

Also Known As

Thai Sweet Chili SauceChili Sauce

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