What is
Sweet Chili Sauce?

Sweet chili sauce is a flavorful dipping sauce and condiment with a perfect balance of sweetness and spiciness. It is often used in Asian cuisine for dipping fried snacks, spring rolls, and grilled meats, and adds a sweet, mildly spicy flavor to various dishes.

Origins & History

Sweet chili sauce originated in Thailand and is an essential component of Thai cuisine. It is commonly used in street food and has gained popularity in Western countries, often being used as a dipping sauce or marinade.

Taste & Texture

The taste of sweet chili sauce is a delightful mix of sweet and spicy, with hints of garlic and vinegar, creating a complex flavor profile that enhances dishes without overpowering them.

Ingredients

Chili Peppers

Chili peppers provide the heat in sweet chili sauce, adding mild to moderate spiciness depending on the type of pepper used.

Sugar

Sugar gives the sauce its characteristic sweetness, balancing the spiciness of the chili peppers.

Vinegar

Vinegar adds acidity and tang, which helps preserve the sauce and balances the sweetness.

Garlic

Garlic contributes a fragrant quality and depth of flavor to the sauce.

Salt

Salt enhances the overall flavor and acts as a preservative.

Water

Water is used as a base to achieve the desired consistency of the sauce.