Sweet Chili Sauce

This homemade sweet chili sauce recipe is guaranteed to become a favorite staple in your home! It’s versatile, is quick and easy to make, is free of additives, and tastes WAY better than the store-bought stuff!

As with most everything, nothing beats homemade and Sweet Chili Sauce is no exception. Not only is it super quick and easy to make, it’s cheaper, doesn’t have any additives or preservatives, you know exactly where the ingredients come from, AND it tastes better than the bottled stuff. That’s a win-win! This homemade sweet chili sauce recipe is sure to become your go-to whenever you’re craving this deliciously versatile sauce!

• 1/3 cup rice vinegar
• 1/3 cup water
• 1/3 cup + 2 tablespoons cane sugar
• diabetic 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)