Thai Sweet Chili Sauce

Name: Thai Sweet Chili Sauce
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 16
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients: 3/4 cup honey; 1/4 cup rice vinegar; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped garlic; Juice of 1 lime; 1 cup water; 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes; 2 teaspoons sriracha; 1/2 teaspoon salt

6 Ratings

6 Reviews

Prep 5 min
Total 10 min
Servings 16

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By Cheeky Kitchen

Updated April 18, 2018

Ingredients

3/4

cup honey

1/4

cup rice vinegar

tablespoon cornstarch

1 1/2

teaspoons chopped garlic

Juice of 1 lime

cup water

teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes

teaspoons sriracha

1/2

teaspoon salt

Steps

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In a medium saucepan, whisk together all ingredients until well combined. Heat over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, just until the mixture thickens. Allow to cool slightly before serving.

Expert Tips

If desired, add white rum or sake instead of water for extra boozy fun and a kick of liquor flavor.

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More About This Recipe

If you love to make takeout-inspired dishes at home, you simply can’t do without this sweet chili sauce. It’s a spicy version of sweet-and-sour sauce and the best part is, you probably have the majority of the ingredients already in your kitchen, so it’s cheaper than buying a bottle from the grocery store! Use them on spring rolls, satays, or these Thai-style chicken nuggets. This sweet chili sauce is not only a tasty addition to dinner, but it’s totally party-ready, too! Set it out for a sweet-heat dip.