BEST Sweet Chili Sauce

• servings: 8 servings
• active time: 5 minutes
• total time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

1/3 cup rice vinegar

1/3 cup water

1/3 cup + 2 tablespoons cane sugar

sugar free alternative: use granular sweetener of choice (e.g. erythritol)

1 tablespoon rice wine (can substitute dry sherry)

1 tablespoon sambal oelek (use more or less according to taste)

OR 1-2 teaspoons dried red chili flakes (these are very hot, start with less and add more if desired)

1 1/2 teaspoons finely minced garlic

1 teaspoon finely minced ginger

1 teaspoon tamari or soy sauce (use tamari for gluten free)

2 teaspoons cornstarch dissolved in 1 tablespoon water (the sauce will thicken more once cooled)

1-2 drops natural red food coloring (optional)

Directions

Place all of the ingredients except for the cornstarch mixture in a small saucepan and bring it to a boil, stirring regularly. Once the sugar is dissolved stir in the cornstarch mixture, stirring continually until thickened, about 1 minute. Let the sauce cool completely, pour into an airtight jar and store in the refrigerator. Will keep for up to a week. Makes about 1 cup.

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
• Calories: 38 kcal
• Total Fat: 1 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Sodium: 43 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 10 g
• Total Sugars: 9 g
• Protein: 1 g