🔥 1.
Sweet Chili Sauce
Ingredients:
- ½ cup red chilies (fresh or dried, chopped)
- ½ cup water
- ½ cup white sugar
- 1 tsp fish sauce (or soy sauce for vegetarian)
- 1 tbsp white vinegar
- 2 tbsp garlic (minced)
Instructions:
- Combine chilies, water, garlic, sugar, fish sauce, and vinegar in a saucepan.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Blend for smoother texture (optional).
- Let cool before using. Store in the fridge up to 2 weeks.
🛢️ 2.
Chili Garlic Oil
Ingredients:
- 1 cup neutral oil (canola, grapeseed)
- ¼ cup dried chili flakes
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small shallot, chopped
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp Chinese five spice
Instructions:
- Heat oil in a small pan until shimmering (not smoking).
- Add garlic and shallot, cook on medium until golden and fragrant.
- Turn off the heat. Add chili flakes, soy sauce, salt, and five spice.
- Let it infuse and cool. Pour into a clean jar. Store in the fridge up to 1 month.
🍍 3.
Sweet & Sour Sauce
Ingredients:
- ½ cup pineapple juice
- ½ cup rice vinegar
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp cornstarch (mixed with 1 tbsp water)
Instructions:
- In a saucepan, whisk pineapple juice, vinegar, ketchup, sugar, and soy sauce.
- Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
- Stir in cornstarch slurry and cook until thickened (about 2 minutes).
- Let cool and store refrigerated.
🍊 4.
Sweet & Spicy Orange Sauce
Ingredients:
- 1 tbsp orange zest
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- ¼ cup honey or sugar
- ¼ cup rice vinegar
- 2 tsp chili flakes
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions:
- In a saucepan, combine all ingredients.
- Bring to a boil, then simmer gently for 3–5 minutes until thickened.
- Optional: strain for a smoother texture.
- Let cool and refrigerate up to 1 week.
🍯 5.
Honey Garlic Sauce
Ingredients:
- ½ cup honey
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp water
Instructions:
- Mix honey, soy sauce, vinegar, and garlic in a saucepan.
- Heat over medium heat until it begins to simmer.
- Stir in cornstarch + water slurry.
- Simmer until thick and glossy (2–3 minutes).
- Cool slightly before using.
🥭 6.
Mango Sweet Chili Sauce
Ingredients:
- 1 cup fresh mango, diced
- ¼ cup rice vinegar
- ¼ cup sugar
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tbsp cornstarch (mixed with 2 tbsp water)
Instructions:
- Blend mango until smooth.
- In a saucepan, combine mango purée, vinegar, sugar, garlic, and salt.
- Bring to a simmer for 5 minutes.
- Stir in cornstarch slurry and cook until thickened.
- Cool and refrigerate.
🌟 Tips for All Sauces:
- Store sauces in sterilized jars in the fridge.
- For a thinner consistency, reduce the amount of cornstarch or omit.
- For a spicier kick, add extra chili flakes or sriracha to taste.
- Use sauces as glazes, marinades, or dipping sauces.