Description
This homemade Chili Garlic Sauce is packed with bold, fiery flavors that will elevate any dish! Perfect for stir-fries, noodles, grilled meats, or as a dipping sauce. It’s easy to make and gives your taste buds a spicy kick.
Ingredients
Scale
- 10-12 dried red chilies (or fresh, depending on your heat preference)
- 6 garlic cloves (roughly chopped)
- 1 tablespoon ginger (grated)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (or any neutral oil)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 cup water (or as needed for desired consistency)
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients: If using dried chilies, soak them in warm water for 15-20 minutes to soften. If using fresh chilies, simply remove the stems and seeds if you prefer less heat.
- Blend the sauce: In a blender or food processor, combine the soaked chilies, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, salt, and a bit of water. Blend until smooth.
- Cook the sauce: Heat the oil in a pan over medium heat. Once hot, pour in the blended mixture and stir fry for 3-5 minutes until it becomes fragrant and the sauce thickens. If the sauce is too thick, add more water to reach your desired consistency.
- Cool and store: Let the sauce cool completely before transferring it to an airtight container. It can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
- Adjust the number of chilies based on your heat tolerance. More chilies will give you a spicier sauce.
- For a smoother texture, blend the sauce longer or strain it.
- You can add a pinch of paprika or other spices if you’d like extra flavor complexity.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tbsp
- Calories: 35
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg