Homemade Sweet Chili Sauce
A delightful blend of sweet and spicy flavors, this homemade sweet chili sauce is versatile and easy to make, perfect for enhancing various dishes.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 large Red Bell Pepper Washed and chopped
- 1 piece Bird’s Eye Chili Adjust amount based on spice preference
- 1 medium Yellow Onion Chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic Minced
- 1 cup Water For blending
- 1/4 cup Vinegar For acidity
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt To taste
- 1/2 cup Sugar To balance flavors
- 1 tablespoon Potato Starch or Corn Starch For thickening
Instructions
Preparation
- Wash the red bell pepper and Bird’s Eye chili to remove any dirt.
- Slice the red bell pepper, remove seeds, and chop into small pieces.
- Also chop the Bird’s Eye chili, adjusting according to desired spice.
- Chop the yellow onion and mince the garlic cloves.
Cooking
- In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the chopped red bell pepper, Bird’s Eye chili, yellow onion, minced garlic, and one cup of water.
- Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook for about 10-15 minutes until vegetables are softened.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and puree the mixture until smooth.
- Return the pureed mixture to the saucepan and add vinegar, salt, and sugar. Stir to incorporate.
- For thicker sauce, mix potato starch with a little water to create a slurry and add it to the saucepan while stirring continuously.
- Allow the sauce to simmer for an additional 5-10 minutes, tasting and adjusting seasoning as necessary.
- Let the sauce cool completely before transferring it to an airtight container.
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Notes
Use glass jars for storage to maintain freshness. Adjust sweetness and spice to your taste as you go.