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    • Homemade Sweet Chili Sauce

    Posted on August 22, 2011 by Andrea

    So it’s that time of the month again, time for the Secret Recipe Club! I am amazed! I have met and begun to follow some really fabulous bloggers!

    My assignment this month? Island Vittles. Theresa is a wonderful chef and blogger living on Pender Island with her hubby and adorable dog Koda. Pender Island is possibly as far west of Brooklyn as one can get!

    Reading and absorbing this blog it wasn’t a matter of trying to find something to make – it was a matter of trying to find only one thing to make!

    While scrolling through recipe after recipe that I was crazy for I happened upon a recipe for Thai Sweet Chili Sauce. My son, Tommy, is wild for this condiment. He uses it on EVERYTHING! This recipe had my name written ALL over it!

    • 2 red chilis
    • 2 or 3 garlic cloves, peeled
    • 1/3 C sugar
    • 1/4 C white vinegar
    • 1 t salt
    • 1 t fish sauce
    • 1/2 t soy sauce
    • 3/4 C water
    • 1 T cornstarch
    • 2 T water

    NOTE: I wasn’t able to find fresh Thai chilis so I used dried ones from the herb section of my produce department.

    Split the chilis and discard seeds. If you’d like more heat, keep some of the seeds.

    Puree the chilis, garlic, vinegar, sugar and salt in a small food processor.

    Pour the mixture into a small saucepan along with 3/4 cup water, and the fish & soy sauces. Bring to a low boil and cook over medium-high heat for 5 minutes.

    Combine the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold water. Remove the pot with the chili sauce from the heat, stir in the cornstarch slurry and return to the heat. Cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens a bit, about 2-3 minutes.

    Remove from heat and cool completely. Transfer to a clean jar with lid and refrigerate. Keeps 6 weeks, probably longer, but, as Theresa said, I doubt  a batch will last more than a week in our house.

    NOTES: This is so simple to put together. The ingredients cost less than a bottle of the sauce in the supermarket and certainly tastes better! The end result is fabulous! I was nervous about the seeds for the first go round, but will add a few more in next time – and, oh yes, there will be a next time!

    Thanks to Theresa for sharing this wonderful recipe!

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    46 Responses

    1. Trisha, on August 22, 2011 at 8:23 am said:

      I can’t believe its so simple to put together. I use this sauce off and on. I’m going to whip up a batch of this after I’m through with the bottle I’m using! Nice to find your blog at this months SRC!

      Reply
    2. Dan, on August 22, 2011 at 9:17 am said:

      Wow, I LOVE those sauces. I need to be careful around them or I might just eat them with a spoon!

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    3. Barefeet In The Kitchen, on August 22, 2011 at 10:14 am said:

      This sounds good and I LOVE the spoon in the first picture!

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    4. Lisa~~, on August 22, 2011 at 10:19 am said:

      I can’t believe this is so simple, I may never buy the bottled sauce again. If you haven’t already, I’d love for you to check out my Group ‘A” ~ SRC recipe this month: Cilantro Lime Chicken

      Lisa~~
      Cook Lisa Cook

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    5. Jey, on August 22, 2011 at 10:19 am said:

      I LOVE sweet chili sauce! I was thinking that I might have to start investing in the company that makes them, but now I can make it myself? Awesome!!

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    6. Island Vittles, on August 22, 2011 at 11:44 am said:

      I`m so glad your family likes this sauce — we use it on everything too…homemade condiments for all! Theresa

      Reply
    7. Noelle (@singerinkitchen), on August 22, 2011 at 12:16 pm said:

      Yep I see myself making this in the future! Thanks!!!

      Reply
    8. yummychunklet, on August 22, 2011 at 1:44 pm said:

      Simply love sweet chili sauce. If all spicy food could be tempered with sweet, I’d eat more of it!

      Reply
    9. lynne317, on August 22, 2011 at 2:21 pm said:

      Gosh, what an easy recipe and looks so wonderful. I would love this on spring rolls. Great job on the SRC choice!

      Reply
    10. Debbi Does Dinner Healthy, on August 22, 2011 at 2:34 pm said:

      This sounds great! I love that sauce too but never thought to make it myself, I’m saving this, thanks!

      Reply
    11. Becca @ Crumbs and Chaos, on August 22, 2011 at 2:40 pm said:

      I love make your own condiments! They’re usually much more delicious than you could ever buy at the store!

      Reply
    12. amanda @ fake ginger, on August 22, 2011 at 2:51 pm said:

      I had no idea sweet chili sauce was so easy to make! I can’t wait to have a reason to make this!

      Reply
    13. Andi Winslow, on August 22, 2011 at 3:17 pm said:

      Love the picture, and the sweet chili sauce looks very tasty. great post andi

      Reply
    14. The Culinary Lens, on August 22, 2011 at 4:16 pm said:

      I have a similar to Dan I could eat this with a spoon. I have bookmarked this as something to try as I always buy this

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    15. Liz, on August 22, 2011 at 8:16 pm said:

      Great choice…and I’m sure homemade is so much better than store bought! And what a cool, funky spoon 🙂

      Reply
    16. Jennifer @ Jane Deere, on August 22, 2011 at 8:32 pm said:

      I LOVE sweet chili sauce…I’m bookmarking this one! If you haven’t already, I’d love for you to drop by my blog and check out my SRC recipe this month: Chocolate Cobbler

      Jennifer @ Jane Deere

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    17. Tina @ MOMS CRAZY COOKING, on August 22, 2011 at 8:41 pm said:

      Awesome that you made this sauce homemade. I buy it in a jar! 🙂

      Thanks again for being a part of SRC and being a part of my first group, I enjoyed being your host! Now, I get to visit everyone’s blog, THIS IS THE FUN PART!

      Come check out my Secret Recipe Club Post: Cucumber Salad http://momscrazycooking.blogspot.com/2011/08/cucumber-salad-secret-recipe-club.html

      or my second post for the SRC Raspberry and Nutella Pizza
      http://momscrazycooking.blogspot.com/2011/08/raspberry-nutella-pizza-secret-recipe.html

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    18. joshuafagans, on August 23, 2011 at 12:57 am said:

      So jealous, I keep trying to get my son into spicy food but so far no luck. Thanks for the recipe though, I still love spicy food!

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      • Andrea, on August 23, 2011 at 11:52 am said:

        I introduced my son to it slowly. He wasn’t a fan of hot, hot for a long time. I didn’t make this too spicey though. It was the first time out and I wanted to see how it would turn out!

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    19. thecompletecookbook, on August 23, 2011 at 7:38 am said:

      Ooh good choice! Fab recipe to have on hand. Who doesn’t like a good sweet chilli sauce.
      Have a happy day.
      🙂 Mandy

      Reply
    20. Candi, on August 23, 2011 at 8:24 am said:

      Very creative!!!

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    21. tinkerbelle86, on August 23, 2011 at 10:39 am said:

      what a great idea!

      Reply
    22. Geni - Sweet and Crumby, on August 23, 2011 at 3:26 pm said:

      I will love to make this condiment for myself as well. Sounds so simple!

      Reply
    23. Tandy, on August 24, 2011 at 2:08 am said:

      I love this sauce and it is so much better home made 🙂

      Reply
    24. Rhonda, on August 24, 2011 at 10:34 am said:

      I had no idea it was so simple to make. I’ll have to give it a go…just used the last of mine last night.

      Reply
    25. Pretty. Good. Food., on August 25, 2011 at 12:14 pm said:

      Yum! Sounds great! And so easy!

      Reply
    26. Jackie Garvin, on August 25, 2011 at 1:58 pm said:

      I love all kinds of relish and this is one that’s new to me. It’s a must try. Thank you for sharing this great recipe!

      Reply
    27. amy, on August 26, 2011 at 12:21 pm said:

      Looks great! SRC is turning out to be so much fun — lots of new recipes to try!

      Reply
    28. Morsels of Life, on August 26, 2011 at 5:04 pm said:

      This chili sauce looks delicious (and just as importantly, easy to make). I’m going to have to make some myself! (I like the spoon too!)

      Reply
    29. Louisa, on August 28, 2011 at 10:12 am said:

      Mmm, I’m all for making homemade ingredients! I have this bookmarked, can’t wait to give it a try.

      Reply
    30. Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide, on August 29, 2011 at 4:14 pm said:

      That looks delicious. I hope my peppers produce enough to do something like this.

      Reply
    31. Kimberly, on August 29, 2011 at 7:34 pm said:

      Stopping by from SRC Group C!

      This recipe is right up my alley … I love sweet chili sauce and have always thought about making it, but just never did … and now that I’ve seen your post, I have no excuse!

      Reply
    32. Dana - Food for Thought, on August 31, 2011 at 11:12 am said:

      That sauce sounds so delicious! You could use it for so many different meals… I can’t wait to try it out!

      Reply
    33. Terri, on September 3, 2011 at 6:03 am said:

      I’ve often wondered how to make this. Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
    34. TasteFood, on September 4, 2011 at 10:46 am said:

      I love spicy condiment sauces, and would love to make my own. Thank you for the recipe!

      Reply
    35. marla {family fresh cooking}, on September 10, 2011 at 12:13 pm said:

      We need some more homemade sauce recipes. Thanks for this one!
      Stopping by from group C. Fun to be in the Secret Recipe Club with you. Here is my link for August, would love if you stopped by to say *hi* http://su.pr/1Sizv9

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    36. Caffettiera, on September 12, 2011 at 10:39 am said:

      I have always liked sweet chillisauce and there are so many recipes that call for it, but store-bought one always leaves a bit of a chemical aftertaste. Thank you for making this!

      Reply
    37. Five Friday Finds :: Morsels of Life, on September 23, 2011 at 3:56 pm said:

      […] Homemade Sweet Chili Sauce – From the Bookshelf A simple and straightforward (just the way I like!) sweet chili sauce. Seems like it’d go well with just about anything! I think I might try it with some fish this weekend. Hope you all have a fun and delicious weekend! […]

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    38. Sweet Chili Sauce :: Morsels of Life, on October 24, 2011 at 7:34 am said:

      […] wanted to make a quick and easy fish, and as luck would have it, I saw this recipe on From the Bookshelf (featured on Five Friday Finds). Thinking back to our Thailand trip, I knew […]

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    39. Sana Assad (@incisoring), on December 8, 2011 at 1:45 pm said:

      Thanks a lot man! Lovely!! I mean you saved my fish which was going to be served sauce -less 😛 Thanks again! Really needed a good sauce recipe 🙂

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    40. RICHARD, on January 20, 2012 at 9:32 am said:

      Fantastic recipe. 🙂

      Stumbled across this today out of interest after making my own sweet chilli sauce last night as an experiment.

      Only made a small amount to pour over Philladelphia soft cheese to dip tortilla chips into, my recipe off the top of my head was;

      1 teaspoon malt vinegar
      1 teaspoon tomato ketchup
      2 or 3 teaspoons sugar
      a generous teaspoon of crushed dried chilli flakes
      1/2 cup of water

      gently simmer all ingrediets and then add;

      1/2 teaspoon plain flour to thicken (or as much as seems necessary)

      It came out rather well but I shall be trying out this recipe too!

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