Thai Sweet Chilli Sauce is a simple yet flavorful dipping sauce that balances sweetness, heat, and a touch of tanginess. It’s commonly used in Asian cuisine and pairs well with fried snacks, spring rolls, grilled meats, and even stir-fried dishes. This homemade version is easy to make, requires only a few ingredients, and can be stored for months. Learn how to make sweet chilli sauce with step by step pictures.
This homemade Thai Sweet Chilli & Garlic Sauce is simple, delicious, and incredibly useful in the kitchen. Whether you’re making a dipping sauce for spring rolls or adding it to stir-fries, it’s a great recipe to have on hand. Try it once, and you’ll see how easy it is to make your own rather than buying it from the store!
Thai Sweet Chilli Sauce
This is one stuff which will be your new favorite, it is seriously addictive. Once you start consuming it, you should find excuses to make it over and over again. I have been waiting to make this sauce, ever since one of my reader requested this recipe a long time back.
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So yesterday, I was going through my to do recipes, and found this sauce lying in the corner waiting to be made. Immediately I got into actions. I made it in less than 20 minutes everything came together beautifully. Now I have a jar of homemade sweet chilli sauce to enjoy with spring rolls.
About Sweet Chilli Sauce
This sauce is one of those pantry essentials that instantly elevates a dish. It has a mild heat from dried red chilies, a subtle garlic kick, and a perfect balance of sweet and sour from sugar and vinegar. Making it at home is not just cost-effective but also lets you control the spice level and avoid preservatives found in store-bought versions. The best part? It comes together in under 25 minutes and can be customized to your taste.
Why this sauce is a favorite - If you enjoy Asian flavors, this sauce is a must-try. It’s sweet, slightly spicy, and has that perfect garlicky kick that makes it so addictive. It’s also super versatile—you can use it as a dip, drizzle it over noodles, or mix it into stir-fries. Plus, once you see how easy it is to make, you might not want to buy it from the store again.
Thai Sweet Chilli & Garlic Sauce is a great way to add extra flavor to your meals. Whether you’re serving it as a dip,, drizzling it over fried rice, or using it as a glaze for grilled chicken, it brings a lovely balance of flavors. Plus, it’s made with basic ingredients that you probably already have in your kitchen.
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Why This Recipe Works
Simple & Quick: This sauce requires minimal effort and is ready in under half an hour.
Versatile: Works as a dip, marinade, or even as a base for stir-fry sauces.
No Preservatives: Unlike store-bought versions, this is made with fresh ingredients and no unnecessary additives.
Adjustable Spice Level: You can control the heat by increasing or decreasing the number of dried red chilies.
Sweet Chilli Garlic Sauce Ingredients
Dried Red Chilies: These bring the spice and deep red color. Soaking them softens them for blending.
Garlic : It gives a bold, aromatic flavor that balances the sweetness.
Water : It is used for blending and adjusting consistency.
Vinegar: It adds tanginess and helps to preserve the sauce. White vinegar works best.
Sugar : It provides the sweetness that balances the heat.
Salt : It enhances all the flavors and keeps the sauce from tasting flat.
Cornstarch : Helps thicken the sauce to a smooth texture.
Hacks
Control the Heat: You can soak the dried chilies longer for a milder taste or use fresh chilies for extra heat.
Make it Thicker or Thinner: You can adjust the cornstarch slurry to get the consistency you prefer.
Enhance the Flavor: You can add a little soy sauce for depth or a squeeze of lime juice for extra freshness.
Storage Tip: You can store it in an airtight glass jar in the fridge, and it will last for months.
Variations
Honey Sweet Chilli Sauce: You can replace half of the sugar with honey for a deeper sweetness.
Extra Garlic Version: Double the garlic for a stronger garlicky taste.
Ginger Twist: You can add a teaspoon of grated ginger for extra warmth and spice.
Soy-Infused Sauce: You can add a teaspoon of soy sauce to give it a richer umami flavor.
How to Make Sweet Chilli Sauce (Stepwise Pictures)
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| Take all your ingredients |
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| Boil water in a sauce pan |
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| Take dry chillies in a bowl |
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| Pour in boiling water over this |
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| Let it steep for a while |
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| Now take the chillies along with water in a blender |
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| Add garlic cloves in that |
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| Add in sugar |
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| And some salt |
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| Pour in vinegar |
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| Time to blend this |
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| Blend them |
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| It will look watery |
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| Pour that into a sauce pan |
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| Boil it up |
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| Let it boil for few mins |
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| Boil till the flavour infuse |
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| Now take cornstarch |
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| Mix it with water |
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| Pour that into the sauce pan |
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| Mix that well |
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| Boil it till it gets little thick |
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| At a point, the sauce will double boil |
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| Allow to cool down |
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| YUM.. |
Expert Tips
- You can use a blender or food processor to get a smooth consistency. If you prefer a chunkier texture, pulse it instead of blending fully.
- Always use a dry spoon when taking the sauce out of the jar to prevent spoilage.
- If the sauce thickens too much after cooling, add a splash of warm water and stir before using.
Storing & Using
Let the sauce cool completely before transferring it to a clean, airtight jar. You can store it in the fridge, and it will stay fresh for months.
FAQ
1. How long does this sauce last?
It stays fresh in the fridge for up to 3 months if stored in a dry, airtight container.
2. Can I use fresh chilies instead of dried?
Yes, but the sauce will have a slightly different flavor and won’t be as deep red in color.
3. Can I make this without cornstarch?
Yes, but the sauce will be thinner. If you prefer, you can let it simmer longer to naturally thicken.
4. Is this sauce very spicy?
It has a mild to medium heat level. You can adjust the spice by adding more or fewer chilies.
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Thai Sweet Chilli Sauce Recipe
Equipment
- Blender
- Sauce Pan
Ingredients
- 10 no Dry Red Chillies
- 10 cloves Garlic peeled
- ¾ cup Water
- ½ cup Vinegar
- ¾ cup Sugar
- 1 tsp Salt or to taste
For Cornstarch Slurry
- 1 tbsp Cornstarch
- 2 tbsp Cold Water
Instructions
- Take water in a sauce pan and bring that to a boil.
- Take dry chillies in a bowl. Cover it with boiling water and let it soak for 10 mins. Now take that in a blender along with water. Add in sugar, garlic, salt and vinegar in this. Blend it to a coarse puree. It will be watery.
- Now pour this in a saucepan and bring it to a boil. Boil this for 10 mins on a low heat so that the flavours will infuse together.
- Now mix cornflour with water. Pour this over the sauce and mix well. It will start thickening. At one point, the sauce will start to double boil. At this point switch off the flame and let it cool completely.
- Store this in a dry air tight glass jar in fridge. Serve this as a dipping sauce with any fried food.
Notes
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- You can use a blender or food processor to get a smooth consistency. If you prefer a chunkier texture, pulse it instead of blending fully.
- Always use a dry spoon when taking the sauce out of the jar to prevent spoilage.
- If the sauce thickens too much after cooling, add a splash of warm water and stir before using.
Storing & Using
Let the sauce cool completely before transferring it to a clean, airtight jar. You can store it in the fridge, and it will stay fresh for months.
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Gayathri Ramanan
nice recipe..looks so good and tempting..
Roser
yes, i love it too!! it seems as the chilli sauce of the china restaurants, doesn't it?! I'll make it! kisses
ushaprashanth
This looks lovely!!!!! easy to prepare too!!!!!!
Rumana Ambrin
Very handy for any quick stirfry..
Nandini
Yummy. I will try this in the weekend. Do u have recipe for eggless black forest cake? If not can u post one when possible. Thanks 🙂
Coral Crue
been staring at the thai sweet chilli sauce bottles in markets but never bought them and will never have to, cos i will make mine with your recipe! thank you 🙂
Veena Theagarajan
one of my fav sauce.. done nicely
Priya Suresh
Just fabulous,drooling..
imrose
yummy!!! discovered a lost taste.made a batch of crispy potatoes and dip dip dip.i am in heaven.thanks
imrose
yummy!!!made a batch of this long lost tasty sauce with a batch of crisp potatoes to dip dip dip.yummmmm
Praveen Kumar
A mandatory ingredient for Thai Fried Rice.
Raman Mohan
Never knew this yummy thing is that simple to make. Keep them coming. Thanks.
Happy Cooking
How long can we keep this in the fridge fresh ?
Aarthi
@Happy CookingIt will stay good more than a month
sandy
i do not understand double boiling of the sauce . please explain...
Aarthi
@sandythe bubbles will be boiling thick and the sauce will be little thick.
Sunita Dsouza
This recipe.looks very yum but can I make this without garlic
Aarthi
@Sunita Dsouzayes u can .use chilli alone
mohit verma
This was delicious. The chicken cooked up very crispy. I steamed sugar snap peas and threw them in at the last minute. Great flavor. I made the sweet chili sauce, too. Easy , healthy and yummy.
Venessa D'Souza
Hi Aarthi.. I tried this today evening.. We all loved the sauce.. Had it as a side dip with chicken momos and it tastes heavenly.. This is the best sauce.. Thank you so very much..