Sweet Chili Sauce
This chili sauce has sweet and tangy flavors similar to duck sauce, with a layer of peppery heat on top. It's a versatile sauce that can be used as a dipping sauce for dishes like egg rolls and chicken nuggets, or as a sandwich spread.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup low sodium chicken stock
- 1/2 tablespoon plain rice vinegar
- 1/2 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/3 cup ketchup
- 1 teaspoon doubanjiang or sambal oelek
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 1/2 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- 1
Put all the ingredients for the sauce – except the cornstarch and water mix – in a small pot over medium heat.
- 2
Stir and cook for 5 minutes, until the sugar has dissolved and the garlic is soft.
- 3
Stir the cornstarch and water mix before adding it to the pot to make sure the mixture doesn’t clump.
- 4
Slowly add to the sauce while stirring, and keep stirring until the sauce thickens – about 1 minute. Season with salt.
- 5
Turn the heat off and transfer the sauce to a jar or storage container and serve.
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