Description
Spicy and bold, this homemade chili garlic sauce delivers explosive flavor straight from Asian kitchens. Crafted with fresh chilies and aromatic garlic, you can elevate meals with this simple, zesty condiment that brings authentic heat to any dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 5–6 fresh red chilies
- 4 cloves garlic
Seasoning and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar or rice vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar (optional)
Cooking Base:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or vegetable oil
Instructions
- Select fresh, vibrant chilies and determine desired heat level by keeping or removing seeds and membranes. Chop chilies into rough, uniform pieces.
- Transfer chopped chilies into food processor or blender. Add minced garlic, vinegar, salt, and optional sugar. Pulse until mixture transforms into smooth, consistent texture, periodically scraping down processor sides.
- Warm oil in small saucepan over medium heat until shimmering. Carefully introduce blended chili mixture into hot oil, maintaining steady temperature around 350°F.
- Simmer sauce for 3-5 minutes, stirring intermittently. Watch for gradual thickening and flavor integration, ensuring mixture doesn’t scorch or stick to pan bottom.
- Eliminate saucepan from heat source. Allow sauce to cool completely at room temperature, which helps flavors meld and intensify.
- Once cooled, transfer homemade chili garlic sauce into sterilized glass jar or airtight container. Refrigerate for optimal preservation, consuming within one week for maximum freshness and potency.
Notes
- Select chilies carefully to control spice level, removing seeds for milder heat or keeping them for extra kick.
- Blend ingredients thoroughly to create smooth, consistent texture without chunks of garlic or chilies.
- Use fresh garlic for maximum flavor intensity and aromatic punch in the sauce.
- Consider using different vinegar types like rice or apple cider vinegar to add unique flavor profiles to the sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 15 kcal
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 496 mg
- Fat: 1.4 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2.3 g
- Fiber: 0.6 g
- Protein: 0.5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg