{"id":109815,"title":"Homemade Sweet Chili Sauce","modified":"2025-10-29T15:29:08+01:00","plain":"This homemade sweet chili sauce is bound to become a fridge staple. It\u2019s versatile, quick and easy to make, free of additives, and tastes far better than anything store-bought.\n\n\n\nAs ever, nothing beats homemade\u2014and sweet chili sauce is no exception.\n\n\n\nNot only is it quick and easy to make, it\u2019s also cheaper, free of additives and preservatives, lets you know exactly what\u2019s in it, and tastes better than the bottled kind.\n\n\n\nThe perfect dipping sauce for samosas\n\n\n\nIt\u2019s a win-win! This homemade sweet chili sauce will quickly become your go-to when you\u2019re craving something sweet-and-sour with a little heat!\n\n\n\nWhat is sweet chili sauce?\n\n\n\nSweet chili sauce\u2014also known by a few different names\u2014has its roots in Thai cuisine.\n\n\n\nIt\u2019s a sweet, salty, tangy, and spicy sauce made with red chilies, garlic, ginger, sugar, and vinegar.\n\n\n\nYou can find bottled sweet chili sauce in most stores (and not just Asian markets), but if you\u2019re like me, once the bottle is open it tends to live in the fridge for a loooong time\u2014forgotten until it\u2019s time to toss it.\n\n\n\nShrimp tempura pairs perfectly with sweet chili sauce\n\n\n\nOne big advantage of making it yourself\u2014beyond fresher flavor and no unwanted ingredients\u2014is that you can make exactly as much as you need.\n\n\n\nThis recipe yields about one jar, which is generally plenty for most uses; if you need more, simply double it. With a recipe this simple, there\u2019s really no excuse to buy it anymore !\n\n\n\nOne key ingredient in sweet chili sauce is sambal oelek.\n\n\n\nMost supermarkets sell sambal oelek, but if you can\u2019t find it, use dried red pepper flakes. Better yet, use my recipe to make your own. Red pepper flakes are considerably hotter than sambal oelek, so cut back unless you really love the heat.\n\n\n\nMy homemade sweet chili sauce isn\u2019t very red\u2014what should I do?\n\n\n\nCrispy chicken with sweet chili sauce\n\n\n\nIf you use sambal oelek, it will tint the sauce a lovely red. Without it, the color will be paler. Want that bright red hue? Add a drop or two of red food coloring.\n\n\n\nCan I use a sugar substitute to make sweet chili sauce?\n\n\n\nYes, you can use honey or agave syrup if you prefer. Since they\u2019re liquids, you\u2019ll need to add a bit of extra cornstarch to thicken the sauce. Honey, in particular, is sweeter than sugar, so use a little less and add a splash of water to balance the sweetness.\n\n\n\nFor a diabetes-friendly alternative, use a powdered or granulated sweetener of your choice, such as erythritol.\n\n\n\nHow do I store sweet chili sauce?\n\n\n\nIt\u2019s not traditional, but dipping nems in sweet chili sauce is fantastic\n\n\n\nStore the sauce in the fridge for about a week, or freeze for two to three months. It will set when frozen; reheat gently (on the stovetop or in the microwave) and stir to restore its texture.\n\n\n\nHow to use sweet chili sauce\n\n\n\nI love dipping Vietnamese spring rolls (nems) in it, as well as all kinds of fried bites like shrimp tempura or nems\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\tThe Best Sweet Chili Sauce Recipe\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\tWok\t\n\t\n\t\t80 ml rice vinegar80 ml water68 g sugar1 tablespoon Shaoxing rice wine1 tablespoon sambal oelek1.5 teaspoons finely minced garlic1 teaspoon finely minced ginger1 teaspoon dark soy sauce2 teaspoons cornstarch dissolved in 1 tablespoon water (The sauce will thicken further as it cools.)1 drop of red food coloring (optional)\t\n\t\n\t\tCombine all ingredients except the cornstarch mixture in a small saucepan and bring to a boil, stirring often.Once the sugar dissolves, stir in the cornstarch mixture and cook, stirring constantly, until thickened, about 1 minute.Let the sauce cool completely, then pour into an airtight jar and refrigerate. Keeps for up to 1 week. Makes about 1 jar.\t\n\t\n\t\t\nCan I use a sugar substitute to make sweet chili sauce?\n \nYes, you can use honey or agave syrup if you prefer. Because they are liquids, you will need to add a little extra cornstarch to thicken the sauce. Honey, in particular, is sweeter than sugar, so use slightly less and add a splash of water to balance the sweetness.\n \nFor a diabetic-friendly option, use a powdered or granulated sweetener of your choice, such as erythritol.\n \nHow do I store sweet chili sauce?\n \nStore the sauce in the fridge for about 1 week or freeze for 2\u20133 months. The sauce will \"set\" when frozen, but gently reheat (on the stovetop or in the microwave) and stir to return it to a smooth consistency.\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\tSauceTha\u00eflandaisesauce aigre douce piment\u00e9e, sauce chili sucr\u00e9e, sweet chili sauce","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/marcwiner.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/109815","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/marcwiner.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/marcwiner.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/marcwiner.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/marcwiner.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=109815"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/marcwiner.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/109815\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":110015,"href":"https:\/\/marcwiner.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/109815\/revisions\/110015"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/marcwiner.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5172"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/marcwiner.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=109815"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/marcwiner.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=109815"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/marcwiner.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=109815"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}