Sweet Chili Sauce

Ingredients

1 cup of pure maple syrup

1/3 cup of apple cider vinegar

1/2 cup of water

1 tsp soy sauce (optional) to add some umami

3 fresh garlic cloves, minced

1 TBSP of crushed chili flakes, or 1 large minced red chili

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2 TBSPs of corn starch

2 TBSPs of water

Directions

In a small saucepan add your maple syrup, vinegar, and water. Place over medium heat and bring to a boil.

Once bubbling, reduce the heat to a simmer then add in the garlic and red pepper flakes and continue to cook while stirring to meld all the flavors.

Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk the corn starch with about 1 tablespoon of water (or so) until fully dissolved.

Add your starch slurry to the saucepan and stir until your sauce is thickened.

Allow the sauce to cool, then transfer to a glass jar with a fitted lid.

Your sweet chili sauce will continue to thicken as it cools.

Store in the fridge for up to one week.

Notes

For a creamy sauce:

Ingredients:

1 cup mayonnaise

1/2 cup sweet chili sauce

2 Tbsp lime juice

Mix well