Description
Spicy chili garlic sauce delivers a fiery kick that dances across taste buds with bold Mexican-inspired flavors. Homemade condiment promises to elevate meals from ordinary to extraordinary, inviting you to explore culinary passion in every zesty spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 10–12 dried red chilies (or fresh, depending on heat preference)
- 6 garlic cloves (roughly chopped)
- 1 tablespoon ginger (grated)
Liquid Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (or any neutral oil)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1/2 cup water (or as needed for desired consistency)
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
Instructions
- Hydrate dried chilies in warm water for 15-20 minutes, or prep fresh chilies by removing stems and optional seed removal to control heat intensity.
- Combine softened chilies, aromatic garlic, zesty ginger, savory soy sauce, tangy rice vinegar, balanced sugar, and salt in a blender or food processor.
- Pulse the mixture, gradually introducing a small amount of water to achieve a smooth, uniform consistency.
- Warm oil in a skillet over medium heat, creating a sizzling base for sauce development.
- Pour the blended mixture into the heated pan, stirring continuously to prevent burning and promote even cooking.
- Allow the sauce to simmer and reduce, watching for visual and aromatic cues of flavor concentration and thickening.
- Adjust liquid content by adding water if the sauce becomes too dense, aiming for a rich, clingy texture.
- Remove from heat once the sauce reaches a glossy, vibrant appearance with intensified flavor profile.
- Transfer the chili garlic sauce to a clean, sterilized container, letting it cool completely at room temperature.
- Seal the container and refrigerate, maintaining freshness for up to two weeks.
Notes
- Adjust heat levels by choosing mild or spicy peppers like jalapeños, serranos, or Thai chilies depending on personal spice tolerance.
- Customize flavor profile by experimenting with different vinegars like apple cider or white wine vinegar for unique taste variations.
- Enhance sauce preservation by sterilizing storage containers and ensuring completely cool temperature before refrigerating to prevent bacterial growth.
- Create versatile condiment by reducing cooking time for fresher taste or extending cooking time for deeper caramelized notes and richer complexity.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 460 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg