This mouthwatering chile sweet and sour sauce is a perfect blend of spicy heat and tangy sweetness. Made with simple pantry ingredients, this homemade sauce is incredibly versatile and can be used as a dipping sauce, marinade, or glaze. It pairs deliciously with both meat and vegetarian dishes, adding a burst of flavor to your meals. With just a few easy steps, you can whip up this addictive sauce in no time. Get ready to take your taste buds on a flavorful journey!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon chili garlic sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
Directions
- In a small saucepan, combine the ketchup, rice vinegar, soy sauce, honey, and chili garlic sauce over medium heat.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water to create a slurry.
- Once the saucepan mixture begins to simmer, slowly pour in the slurry while whisking continuously to prevent any lumps.
- Continue cooking the sauce for an additional 2-3 minutes until it thickens to your desired consistency.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and let it cool slightly before transferring to a jar or serving dish.
- Serve the chile sweet and sour sauce as a dipping sauce, marinade, or glaze with your favorite dishes.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
