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Thai sweet chili sauce | süße Chilisauce

Easy Thai Sweet Chili Sauce (Nam Jim Kai)

Thai Sweet Chili Sauce (Nam Jim Kai, น้ำจิ้มไก่) is a favorite in Thai cuisine, and you can easily grab a bottle at any Asian market. But why settle for store-bought when you can make your own in minutes with just three simple ingredients? The homemade version is fresher, tastier, and completely free of additives!
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: Thai
Servings: 1 cup
Author: Cielle

Ingredients

  • cup peeled garlic cloves (20g)
  • 3 goat horn red peppers (30g) (to your taste)
  • cup water (80ml)
  • ½ cup distilled vinegar (120ml) (to your taste)
  • ½ cup granulated sugar (90g) (to your taste)
  • 1 tbsp salt (to your taste)
  • ½ tbsp cornstarch (for the slurry)
  • ½ tbsp water (for the slurry)

Instructions

  • Peel the garlic and remove the seeds from the chilis, or keep the seeds if you want a spicier kick in your sauce.
  • Finely chop the garlic and chili, or use a food processor to speed things up.
  • In a small pot, combine the minced garlic, chili, water, vinegar, salt, and sugar. Bring everything to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to medium and simmer for about 3 minutes, allowing the mixture to thicken slightly and the garlic and chili to soften and release their fragrance.
  • Create a slurry by mixing cornstarch with water, then whisk it into the pot. Continue simmering for another minute until the sauce reaches your desired thickness.
  • Once fully cooled, transfer the sauce to a glass jar and refrigerate.
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