Thai Sweet Chili Sauce combines sweet, savory, and spicy flavors, featuring ingredients like chili flakes, brown sugar, and mirin. Ideal for Thai appetizers and as a marinade for chicken, salmon, or shrimp.
Combine brown sugar, water, garlic, ginger, rice vinegar, Tamari, cooking wine, fish sauce, chili flakes, and chili paste in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir well.
Bring the mixture to a boil and let it cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
Reduce the heat to a simmer and stir in the cornstarch slurry.
Continue to simmer until the sauce becomes glossy and reaches a slightly thick consistency.
Once thickened, remove from heat. Your Thai Sweet Chili Sauce is now ready to be used in various recipes or as a dip for your favorite dishes.
To Serve
Serve up this Thai Sweet Chili Sauce as a delicious dipping sauce for chicken wings, fried chicken, wraps, or burgers. It's also perfect for adding a flavorful twist to a variety of Thai dishes.
Notes
Some Essential Tips to Make Perfect Thai Sweet Chili Sauce:
Fish Sauce: Fish sauce is a key ingredient in authentic Thai dishes, adding unparalleled umami flavor without any fishy odor. For those following a vegan or vegetarian diet, feel free to omit it from the recipe.
Adjusting Heat: The spice level of this Sweet Chili Sauce is designed to be moderate, complementing the brown sugar's sweetness. For those who enjoy a bit more heat, feel free to increase the chili flakes or chili paste to suit your preference.
Quick Substitution: For a simplified version of Thai Sweet Chili Sauce, mix hot sauce with honey or brown sugar. Add minced red chilies or chili paste for heat, and a dash of vinegar for sourness. This blend mimics the authentic sauce's flavor.