Homemade sweet and spicy sauce, a delicious sauce inspired by a traditional Thai recipe that adds flavor and a touch of heat to dishes.
It is made with typical Asian ingredients such as sriracha sauce, garlic, rice vinegar, sugar, and fish sauce. These ingredients are mixed together to create a sauce that is both spicy and sweet, with a slightly sour and tangy note from the vinegar and a touch of salty flavor from the fish sauce.
The sweet and spicy sauce is extremely versatile and can be used to season a variety of dishes, including soups, salads, noodles, curries, and rice-based dishes. It can be added directly to dishes during cooking or served as a table sauce to add flavor to dishes according to personal taste.
At the end of the recipe, in the FAQ section, I have answered some questions about this preparation. If you have other doubts or curiosities, write a comment or use the appropriate contact form.
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- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Medium
- Preparation time: 5 Minutes
- Portions: 6
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Thai
- Seasonality: All seasons
Ingredients for Homemade Sweet and Spicy Sauce
- 1 1/4 cups water
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp ketchup
- 2 tsps sriracha
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
Tools
- Bowls
- Whisk
- Small saucepan
Homemade Sweet and Spicy Sauce Recipe
Start preparing the homemade sweet and spicy sauce by dissolving the cornstarch in 1/4 cup of water (taken from the total amount in the recipe).
In a larger bowl, put the remaining water (so 1 cup), rice vinegar, sugar, salt, garlic powder, ketchup, sriracha, and fish sauce.
Instead of garlic powder, you can use two cloves of garlic, core removed, and crushed or finely chopped.
Mix until you have a smooth and well-blended mixture.
Transfer to the stove and start cooking on low heat, stirring occasionally.
When the sauce begins to boil, add the cornstarch dissolved in water and start stirring continuously with the whisk.
Cook the sauce for another 2-3 minutes or until it has thickened.
The homemade sweet and spicy sauce is ready: transfer it to a jar or small bowl and use it to season your Asian-inspired dishes and more!
Homemade Sweet and Spicy Sauce
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You can find this and other recipes in the collection Asian Cuisine: Easy-to-Replicate Recipes
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
I follow a vegan diet, how can I substitute fish sauce?
You can use an equal amount of soy sauce, preferably the lower-sodium type.
How long does it last?
This sauce lasts in the refrigerator for about a week.
Alternatively, you can put it in sterilized jars and pasteurize it so it will last a few months.
You can use this sauce to accompany Salmon and Scallion Rolls with Soy Sauce
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