Homemade sweet chili sauce is the perfect dipping sauce to serve with chicken, seafood, and fried appetizers. A deliciously sweet and sour condiment full of Thai-inspired flavors, sugar, vinegar, and red chili paste.
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Total Time10 minutesmins
Course: Appetizer, dip, Sauce
Cuisine: Asian, Thai
Keyword: 10 minute, sweet chili sauce, sweet chili sauce recipe, thai chili sauce recipe
Combine the rice vinegar, water, sugar, soy sauce, sambal oelek, garlic, and ginger in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
Stir regularly until the sugar is dissolved.
Whisk together the cornstarch and remaining water in a small bowl. Add the cornstarch mixture to the saucepan. Stir continually until thickened, about 1 minute.
Let the sauce cool completely, pour into an airtight jar and store in the refrigerator.