25 Thai Sweet Chili Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 cup, plus 2 tablespoons water, divided
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 3 medium cloves garlic, minced (about 1 tablespoon)
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh Fresno, red Thai chiles, or red jalapeno peppers (seeds left in for a hotter sauce)
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 1/3 cup rice vinegar
• 2 teaspoons salt

Steps

1. In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons water and cornstarch. Set aside.
2. In a medium saucepan, mix together remaining 1 ·cup water, garlic, peppers, sugar, vinegar, and
   salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat, reduce heat and simmer 3 to 5 minutes.
3. Stir cornstarch mixture to re-combine, then whisk into simmering sauce and cook until thickened, about 1 minute more.
4. Remove from heat, let cool, and use immediately or store in an
   air-tight container in the refrigerator.