Sweet Chili Sauce
Ingredients:
1/3 cup rice vinegar 1/3 cup water 1/3 cup + 2 tbsp sugar 1 tablespoon rice wine 2 tsp dried chili flakes 1 1/2 tsp minced garlic 1 tsp finely minced ginger 1 tsp soy sauce 2 teaspoons cornstarch dissolved in 1 tablespoon water
Instructions: Place all of the ingredients except for the cornstarch mixture in a small saucepan and bring to a boil while stirring. Once the sugar has fully dissolved, stir in the cornstarch slurry. Keep stirring until the sauce thickens, about 1 minute. Let cool completely before transferring to a jar. Store in the fridge for up to 1 week.
Chili Garlic Oil Ingredients: 1 cup neutral oil 1/4 cup dried chili flakes 6 cloves garlic, finely minced 1 small shallot, finely chopped 1 tbsp soy sauce 1/2 tsp salt 1 tsp sugar 1/2 tsp smoked paprika 1 tbsp sesame seeds 1 small cinnamon stick
Instructions: Heat oil in a saucepan over medium-low. Add garlic, shallots, and cinnamon. Cook gently until garlic turns golden. Turn off the heat and stir in chili flakes, salt, sugar, paprika, and sesame seeds. Let cool slightly, then add soy sauce. Cool completely before storing in a clean jar in the fridge for up to a month.
Honey Garlic Glaze Ingredients: 1/2 cup honey 1/4 cup soy sauce 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon rice vinegar 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional) 2 tablespoons water 1 teaspoon fresh ginger (optional)
Instructions: In a saucepan, combine all ingredients except cornstarch and water. Simmer for 4-5 minutes. If thickening, mix cornstarch and water to make a slurry, then stir it in. Simmer another 1-2 minutes. Cool slightly before using.
Sweet and Sour Sauce Ingredients: 1/2 cup pineapple juice 1/4 cup rice vinegar 1/4 cup ketchup 1/3 cup brown sugar 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon cornstarch 2 tablespoons water
Instructions:
In a saucepan, whisk pineapple juice, vinegar, ketchup, sugar, and soy sauce. Bring to a gentle boil. Mix cornstarch and water, then stir into the sauce until thick and glossy. Cool before storing.
Sweet and Spicy Orange Sauce Ingredients: 1/2 cup orange juice 1 tablespoon orange zest 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1/4 cup honey or sugar 2 tablespoons vinegar 1-2 teaspoons chili flakes or sriracha 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 teaspoon fresh ginger 1 tablespoon cornstarch 2 tablespoons water
Instructions: Sauté garlic and ginger in a splash of oil. Add all other ingredients except slurry. Bring to a simmer. Mix and stir in the cornstarch slurry. Cook until thick and glossy. Cool before storing.
Mango Sweet Chili Sauce Ingredients: 1 cup fresh mango, chopped 1/4 cup vinegar 1/4 cup sugar 2 tablespoons honey (optional) 2-3 garlic cloves, minced 1-2 red chilies or 1-2 teaspoons chili flakes 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon cornstarch 2 tablespoons water
Instructions: Purée mango until smooth. Pour into a saucepan and add remaining ingredients except slurry. Simmer for 3-5 minutes. Stir in slurry and cook until glossy and thick. Cool and store in a clean jar.
Tips: Add lime juice for extra tang Use less chili for milder flavor Strain for a smoother texture
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