Homemade Chili Garlic Sauce Recipe
Learn how to make your own flavorful Homemade Chili Garlic Sauce with this easy recipe. This spicy condiment adds a kick to your favorite dishes and can be customized to your preferred level of heat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 1 cup 1x
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
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Chili Garlic Sauce:
- 1 cup red chili peppers (Fresno, Thai, or red jalapeños), stemmed and roughly chopped
- 6 cloves garlic, peeled
- 1/4 cup white vinegar
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons neutral oil (like vegetable or canola)
Instructions
- Prep Ingredients: Add the chopped chili peppers and garlic to a food processor or blender. Pulse until finely minced but not completely smooth.
- Sauté: In a saucepan over medium heat, add the oil and sauté the chili-garlic mixture for 2–3 minutes until fragrant.
- Add Flavor: Stir in vinegar, sugar, and salt. Simmer for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.
- Cool and Store: Let cool, then transfer to a clean jar. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks.
Notes
- Adjust the heat level by using more or fewer chili seeds.
- You can also blend the sauce completely smooth for a thinner consistency.
- Ideal as a condiment for noodles, stir-fries, dumplings, or grilled meats.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 25
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
