Sweet Chili Pineapple Sauce Recipe
A delicious and versatile recipe for Sweet Chili Pineapple Sauce that brings a perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and spicy flavors to your dishes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: About 1 1/2 cups 1x
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
- Diet: Vegan, Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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Sauce Ingredients:
- 1 cup crushed pineapple with juice
- 1/2 cup rice vinegar
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water (for slurry)
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional for heat)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a small saucepan, combine crushed pineapple, rice vinegar, sugar, water, sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently.
- Make Slurry: In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and water to make a slurry. Stir into the sauce and cook until thickened.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from heat, cool slightly, and serve.
Notes
- This sauce is ideal for grilled chicken, shrimp, spring rolls, or as a dip.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week in an airtight jar.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
