Homemade Sweet Chili Sauce

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup rice vinegar
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 tbsp garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp light soy sauce (use coconut aminos for GF)
• 4 tsp red pepper flakes or red chili flakes
• 3 tsp cornstarch
• 2 tbsp water (for slurry)

Steps

1. Combine rice vinegar, 1/2 cup water, sugar, garlic, soy sauce, and red pepper flakes in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir until sugar is dissolved and bring to a gentle simmer.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and 2 tbsp water to make a slurry.
3. Pour the cornstarch slurry into the simmering sauce while stirring. Cook for 1-2 minutes until sauce thickens.
4. Remove from heat and let cool. Transfer to a jar and refrigerate. Keeps for several weeks.
5. Great for dipping spring rolls, dumplings, chicken strips, or using as a glaze.