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Thai sweet chili sauce in a ceramic bowl
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Thai Sweet Chili Sauce

Known in Thailand as nam jim gai (น้ำจิ้มไก่), the Thai sweet chili sauce is perfect for fried and grilled foods such as chicken wings, Thai spring rolls, and deep-fried meatballs or wontons. It calls for very simple ingredients, is super easy to make and ready under 20 minutes! And if you like this sauce hotter than the store-bought version, this is your chance to make it happen.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: Thai
Diet: Gluten Free
Servings: 1 serving
Calories: 338kcal
Author: Nart

Equipment

  • Sauce pan
  • Mortar and pestle or food processor

Ingredients

  • 5 red Thai chilis rinsed and stems removed
  • 1 head garlic peeled
  • 4 tablespoons water
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 6 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 4 tablespoons vinegar

Instructions

  • Chop the red Thai chilis and garlic into small pieces so that it is easier to pound.
  • Place the chopped garlic in the mortar and roughly pound. If you don’t have a set of mortar and pestle or you prefer, you can use a food processor for steps 2-3.
  • Add the chopped chili and pound until you get the same texture as the garlic.
  • Pour the water into the saucepan and put it over medium heat.
  • Add the salt.
  • Add the chili and garlic.
  • Add the sugar.
  • Add the vinegar.
  • Stir to combine all the ingredients and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce the heat to low and continue to boil until reduced by half, about 5 minutes.
  • Turn off the heat and transfer to a bowl or sterile glass bottle or jar.

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Notes

  1. Although the green Thai chili tastes the same, if you want to make the sauce look authentic, use the red Thai chili only.
  2. You don't need to use a fancy vinegar to make this sauce. A cheap Asian white vinegar will do. This is what we use to make this sauce and also the white vinegar won't affect the color of the sauce.
  3. This Thai sweet chili sauce will keep in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.
  4. If you're going to make a large amount of the sauce and store it for many uses, it's recommended to keep the sauce in a sterilized glass bottle or jar before refrigerating.

Nutrition

Calories: 338kcal | Carbohydrates: 83g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 2336mg | Potassium: 166mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 73g | Vitamin A: 179IU | Vitamin C: 45mg | Calcium: 61mg | Iron: 1mg