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Sweet, Savory, Spicy, Tangy, and Sticky, all at the same time, this Thai Sweet Chili Sauce (Nam Chim Kai) is a versatile Asian sauce that gets ready in 10 minutes and can be kept for 2 weeks in the refrigerator. Make this Asian staple using my easy recipe.
Thai Sweet Chili Sauce also is known as Asian Sweet Chili Sauce is an authentic Asian condiment that is sweet, savory, spicy, and sticky. It is a very versatile sauce which is a classic condiment in Asian Cuisine especially Thai and Vietnamese
One of my favorite sauces from Thai cuisine, this Thai Sweet Chili Sauce (Nam Chim Kai) always amazes me with its impeccable taste and flavor.
This homemade dipping sauce is a thick, sweet, garlicky, and spicy sauce that is so versatile, it can be used almost everywhere. It is easily available at the supermarkets these days but making it at home makes a lot of sense because,
Homemade is free of additives and preservatives. You can be sure what’s going in it, which means no preservatives, artificial colors, etc.
Much Cheaper.
Quick and Easy to make.
Use basic ingredients which are mostly available easily.
Taste much better than the store-bought stuff.
Adaptable. You can control the quantity you want to make and also the spice level. The thickness of the sauce can be controlled too. You can keep it thick for dipping and thin for stir-frying.
Can be easily doubled or tripled. It can be made in a big batch and refrigerated.
Comes together in 10 minutes and can be refrigerated for up to 2 weeks. It’s great for canning too.
You can use this Sweet Chilli Sauce extensively in Stir Fry Recipes, Noodles and as a dipping sauce with most of the crunchy appetizer dishes. Made using simple everyday ingredients, it is a delicious recipe that holds the promise to elevate the taste of any mundane dish.
This Thai Sweet Chilli Sauce is,
Gluten-free
Spicy Sweet Savory Tangy
Lip-smacking
Versatile
A Thai favorite
Ingredients
This Sauce is very easy to make at home and uses some of the most flavourful ingredients.
Tomato Ketchup – You can use any Tomato Ketchup. I use the store-bought one as it is thick and adds a nice flavor. But in case you have homemade tomato ketchup, you can use that too. Use gluten-free and vegan ketchup if these are of any consideration.
Garlic – This is one of the key ingredients that add a delicious flavor to this recipe. Crush the garlic and use it in the sauce. You can mince it too.
Red Chilli Flakes – Chilli Flakes are added for that much-needed heat and spicy taste. You can increase or decrease the amount of the same according to your taste.
Sugar – Use granulated sugar so that it gets mixed with the sauce nicely. You can replace sugar with Honey, Maple Syrup, Agave Syrup, or Brown Rice Syrup. Since these options are liquid, you will have to add a little extra cornstarch. Make the sauce sugar-free by replacing sugar with stevia. 4-5 drops of stevia should be good enough to sweeten the sauce.
Corn Starch – Corn Starch is mixed with water and added to the sauce to make it thick. If you have a corn allergy, you can use tapioca flour as well. Use the same quantity as mentioned for cornstarch.
Sambal Oelek – Sambal Oelek is a chili paste made using a variety of chilies and some added ingredients like vinegar, shrimp paste, etc. It gives a great depth to the sauce, but it is definitely not an essential ingredient.
If you don’t have Sambal Oelek, you can definitely add some Sriracha Sauce or Red Chili Paste to this dip.
Rice Vinegar – To add a little tanginess, add rice vinegar. If rice vinegar is not available, use regular vinegar. You can replace some or all of the vinegar with lime juice as well.
Fish Sauce – Fish sauce adds a nice umami kick to the sauce. Feel free to skip it for a vegan version.