Sweet Chili Thai Sauce

This sweet chili sauce makes a great stir-fry sauce and savory dip for spring rolls. It's easy to make with sugar, vinegar, ginger, and chile peppers.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 34 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup water
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoons ketchup
• 1 tablespoon water, or as needed
• 1 cup rice vinegar
• 2 teaspoons fresh ginger root, minced
• 2 teaspoons hot chile pepper, minced

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Pour water and vinegar into a saucepan; bring to a boil over high heat. Stir in sugar, ginger, chile pepper, ketchup, and garlic; simmer for 5 minutes.

Step 2

Place cornstarch in a small bowl; mix in water until smooth. Whisk cornstarch mixture into chili sauce.

Step 3

Remove the saucepan from the stove; let cool. Transfer to a bowl, cover, and refrigerate until needed.

Step 4

Gather all ingredients.