Sweet Chilli Sauce
May The Sauce Be With You
What is Sweet Chilli Sauce?
Sweet chilli sauce is a condiment known for its perfect blend of sweetness, spice, and tang. This sauce adds a flavourful kick to everything from grilled meats to spring rolls. Its versatility and vibrant taste have made it a favourite in kitchens worldwide, bringing a taste of Southeast Asia to your table.
You’ll love it if…
… you want a balanced dipping sauce with a bit of a kick. While it goes well with lots of Thai (it is originally a Thai sauce) and Asian dishes like dim sums, spring rolls and fish cakes, it’s also perfect with fried calamari, french fries, or with a cheese platter. We use it liberally with these dry rub chicken wings. It literally goes with everything. This homemade sauce recipe is so quick and easy and tastes vastly better than the store bought stuff.
If you’re like me, you like spicy food. But after you eat spicy food, you feel you need something sweet. If you eat too much of that something sweet, you might feel the need to eat something spicy. And on and on it circles, ad nauseam, until your whole life is taken over by a spicy, sweet eating cycle.
Don’t throw your life away. Be free of the interminable loop. Make this sweet chilli sauce. It’s spicy and sweet together! Dip it, drizzle it, dunk it on everything. It’s so much better than the store bought stuff, and you can adjust the level of sweet, sour and spicy, so its just perfect for you.
Rejoice, taste buds, for you have been liberated!
Gather the Ingredients
Heat the butter and garlic
Put the butter, garlic, salt and pepper in a small saucepan. Put on a low heat setting.
Once the butter starts to melt, mix well until the butter starts to bubble.
Add the honey
Add the honey and mix well.
Leave on the low flame for about 5 minutes, stirring continuously to allow the garlic to cook through.
Add the lime and stir until the sauce thickens.
Serve and Enjoy!
Dip it, drizzle it, dunk it.
For suggestions for what to serve with Sweet Chilli Sauce go here.
- You can can use dry chilli instead of fresh chilli, and use a less spicy chilli according to your preferences.
- For a more umami flavour, add 1 teaspoon of fish sauce instead of salt in the first step and chopped fresh coriander after the sauce reduces.
Sweet Chilli Sauce
Equipment
- Saucepan
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons garlic thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon fresh red chilli finely minced
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 teaspoons black or white pepper powder or crushed
- 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
- ½ cup of butter
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Put ½ cup of butter, 3 tablespoons thinly sliced garlic, 1 teaspoon salt and 2 teaspoons black or white pepper powder in a small saucepan. Put on a low heat setting.
- Once the butter starts to melt, mix well until the butter starts to bubble.
- Add ¼ cup honey and mix well.
- Leave on the low flame for about 5 minutes, stirring continuously to allow the garlic to cook through.
- Add 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice and keep on the heat, stirring continuously until the sauce thickens and reduces to half the quantity.
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FAQ
How do I thicken sweet chilli sauce?
To thicken the sauce, simmer it for longer until it reduces. Keep in mind it will be thinner when it’s hot and will thicken as it cools.
Can I make sweet chilli sauce less spicy?
Yes, simply reduce the amount of fresh chillies or chilli flakes in the recipe. You can also add more sugar or vinegar to balance out the heat.
How long does homemade sweet chilli sauce last?
Stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator, homemade sweet chilli sauce can last for up to 2 weeks. For longer storage, you can freeze it in small batches.
What dishes go well with sweet chilli sauce?
Sweet chilli sauce is versatile and pairs well with grilled chicken, spring rolls, shrimp, dumplings, and fried tofu. It also works as a dipping sauce or a glaze for meats. We use it liberally with these dry rub chicken wings.
