Sauces & Relishes
Thai Sweet Chili Sauce

1 cup plus 2 tablespoons water, divided 2 tablespoons cornstarch 3 cloves garlic, minced (about 1 tablespoon 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh red Thai chilis or red jalapeño peppers, seeds left in for a hotter sauce

2/3 cup sugar 1/3 cup rice vinegar 2 teaspoons salt

In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and 2 tablespoons water. Set aside.

In a medium saucepan, mix together the remaining 1 cup water and the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat, and simmer for 3 minutes.

Stir the cornstarch mixture to recombine, then whisk into the simmering sauce and cook until the mixture starts to thicken, about 1 minute. Remove from heat, and cool

Use immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Notes

Forget about that overpriced, goopy, artificially over-sweetened stuff at the supermarket. Make this easy Thai sweet chili sauce better and for less.