Sweet Chili Thai Sauce

This sweet chili sauce makes a great savory dip for shrimp or spring rolls. It also works well in stir-fries and noodle dishes, or on a whole-wheat pizza crust with feta, sun-dried tomatoes, chicken, and vegetables.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 34 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup water
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoons ketchup
• 1 cup rice vinegar
• 2 teaspoons fresh ginger root, minced
• 2 teaspoons hot chile pepper, minced

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Pour water and vinegar into a saucepan; bring to a boil over high heat. Stir in sugar, ginger, chile pepper, ketchup, and garlic; simmer for 5 minutes. Whisk in cornstarch.

Step 2

Remove saucepan from stove to cool. Transfer to a bowl, cover, and refrigerate until needed.