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Garlic Chili Sauce – Restaurant Style

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A bold and spicy garlic chili sauce with a touch of sweetness, perfect for dipping, drizzling, or stirring into your favorite dishes. Restaurant-quality taste made easy at home.

Ingredients

  • 6 garlic cloves, finely minced
  • 2 tablespoons dried red chilies or chili flakes
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce or soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons neutral oil (like canola or vegetable)
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat the oil in a small saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant and just turning pale golden.
  3. Stir in the dried chilies or chili flakes and cook briefly to release aroma.
  4. Add sugar, fish sauce or soy sauce, and rice vinegar, stirring until sugar dissolves.
  5. Pour in water to adjust consistency and bring to a gentle simmer.
  6. Taste and adjust salt, sweetness, or acidity as needed.
  7. Let the sauce cool slightly, then transfer to a jar. It will thicken and become glossy as it cools.

Notes

  • Store in an airtight jar in the fridge for up to two weeks.
  • Reheat gently and stir in a bit of water if the sauce thickens too much.
  • For a vegetarian or vegan version, use soy sauce or tamari instead of fish sauce.
  • Adjust chili quantity for desired spice level.

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