Description
A bold, spicy, and flavorful Garlic Chili Sauce that tastes like it's from a restaurant kitchen. Perfectly balanced with garlic, heat, and a touch of sweetness, this versatile condiment enhances everything from noodles to grilled meats.
Ingredients
- 4-5 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 2 tbsp red chili flakes or 3 fresh red chilies, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup neutral oil (vegetable or canola)
- 2 tbsp light soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp sugar (white or brown)
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp sesame oil
Instructions
- Heat neutral oil in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Add garlic and chili flakes (or chopped chilies) and stir gently until fragrant but not browned.
- Whisk in soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, and water, and bring to a simmer until sugar dissolves.
- Mix cornstarch with a little extra water to create a slurry, then stir into the saucepan.
- Simmer until the sauce thickens and turns glossy.
- Remove from heat and stir in sesame oil.
- Let cool slightly and transfer to sterilized jars for storage.
Notes
- Adjust chili quantity for more or less heat.
- Use smoked paprika for a smoky flavor.
- Swap sugar with honey or maple syrup for a different sweetness profile.
- Store in the fridge for 2–3 weeks or freeze in portions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tbsp
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 0.5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
