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Sauce Cooking Time : Approximately 20 minutes Recipe Servings : Makes about 1½ cups Recipe Dificult : easy 0.00

Sweet Chili Garlic Sauce Recipe | Homemade Sweet, Spicy, and Tangy Dipping Sauce

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Sweet Chili Garlic Sauce is a delicious balance of sweetness, mild heat, and bold garlic flavor. Popular throughout Southeast Asian cuisine, this versatile sauce is perfect as a dipping sauce, glaze, marinade, or condiment for spring rolls, chicken wings, grilled meats, seafood, noodles, and stir-fries.

Made with fresh garlic, chili peppers, sugar, vinegar, and a simple thickening slurry, this homemade version delivers vibrant flavor without artificial preservatives. The combination of sweet and spicy notes creates a crowd-pleasing sauce that can be adjusted to suit your preferred heat level.

Whether used as a dip, drizzle, or cooking sauce, Sweet Chili Garlic Sauce is a flavorful addition to countless dishes.

Cooking Method

Combine 1 cup water, vinegar, and sugar in a saucepan.
Place over medium heat and stir until the sugar dissolves.
Add the minced garlic and chopped chili peppers.
Stir in the soy sauce.
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons water to create a slurry.
Slowly pour the slurry into the simmering sauce while stirring constantly.
Continue cooking for 2–3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
Remove from heat and allow the sauce to cool.
Transfer to a clean jar or bottle and refrigerate until ready to use.