Description
This Sweet Chili Sauce recipe offers a perfect balance of spicy, sweet, and tangy flavors made with natural plant-based ingredients. Ready in under 15 minutes, it is a versatile and delicious addition to your meals as a dip, marinade, or drizzle, enhancing appetizers, salads, and grilled dishes effortlessly.
Ingredients
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Basic Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 2 garlic cloves, peeled and finely minced
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon plant-based natural gelling agent
- 2 tablespoons vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Peel and finely mince the garlic cloves. Measure out the red chili flakes, apple cider vinegar, sugar, vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural), and water to have everything ready for a smooth cooking process.
- Combine Basic Ingredients: In a small saucepan, add apple cider vinegar, sugar, vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural), and water. Stir over medium heat until the sugar is completely dissolved.
- Introduce Garlic and Chili: Add the minced garlic and red chili flakes to the saucepan. Let the sauce simmer gently while stirring regularly to allow the spices and garlic to infuse evenly.
- Add Natural Gelling Agent: Sprinkle in the plant-based natural gelling agent while whisking continuously to prevent lumps. This will thicken the sauce to the perfect consistency without heaviness.
- Simmer and Adjust: Maintain a low simmer as the sauce thickens. Taste and adjust the heat by adding more chili flakes or sweetness by adding a pinch more sugar if needed.
- Cool and Store: Once thickened and flavors combined beautifully, remove the sauce from heat. Let it cool completely before transferring to a clean jar or bottle. Store in the refrigerator.
Notes
- Always use fresh garlic cloves for the best flavor.
- Toast chili flakes lightly before adding if you prefer mellow heat.
- Stir consistently when adding the natural gelling agent to ensure smooth texture.
- Allow the sauce to rest for a few hours or overnight for enhanced flavor.
- Store in a sterilized container to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 30
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Sweet chili sauce, spicy sauce, dipping sauce, plant-based sauce, vegetarian Worcestershire sauce, natural ingredients
