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Vegan Sweet and Spicy Chili Sauce Recipe

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The best ever, 100% vegan sweet and spicy chili sauce recipe for dipping everything. Like the famous Trader Joe’s sauce but better, because hello homemade!
 Homemade Vegan Sweet and Spicy Chili Sauce Jar

Friends, let me show you how to make the popular Asian sweet and spicy chili sauce at home from scratch, to dip all your favorite things in. Spring rolls, scallion potato cakes, tofu, tempeh, tacos, chickpea meatballs, you name it, I probably dip them in this fiery liquid! Ha!

Quick. Easy.Gluten-Free!

Homemade Vegan Sweet and Spicy Chili Sauce with Tapioca 
I love the sweet and savory combo here and the little tang from rice vinegar. However, the Trader Joe’s sauce is a little bit more on the sweeter side so adjust the rice vinegar If that’s the flavor you are after.
 
A really simple concept of simmering a few ingredients together, then thickening up with tapioca flour. Cool off and store in the refrigerator or it could potentially go bad if left at room temperature for too long.
Homemade Vegan Sweet and Spicy Chili Sauce Jar with Tapioca and Garlic
 
I wish a could say this is a health food you guys, but let’s be honest: this is a sweet sugar sauce! A delicious treat perfectly fine as a condiment used sparingly even on a plant-based diet, but not a health food.
 
That being said, red chili flakes are very good for you so load them up as hot as you can handle. They can be stored in a cool, dark place in an airtight container for up to 1 year, so buying in bulk is always a good idea.
 
Easy Vegan Sweet and Spicy Chili Sauce
note: Usually the chili seeds contain about 80% of the capsaicin – the compound that gives chiles their fire. Capsaicin has been proven to stimulate the digestive process and circulation. 
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Vegan Sweet and Spicy Chili Sauce

100% vegan sweet and spicy chili sauce recipe for dipping everything!

Course Appetizer
Cuisine Chinese
Keyword Sweet and Spicy Chili Sauce
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 12 minutes
Servings 6 people
Calories 79 kcal
Author florentina

Ingredients

  • 1.5 tbsp red chili flakes + more to taste
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar
  • 3 cloves garlic - minced or grated
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 pinch sea salt
  • 3/4 tbsp tapioca flour / starch
  • 2 tbsp water
  • 2 tsp grated ginger - OPTIONAL

Instructions

  1. Add the vinegar, water, sugar, sea salt and garlic to a saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium-low flame. Cook for a few minutes until it starts to thicken. (If doing the ginger version then add it here as well )

  2. In a small bowl whisk together the tapioca flour + 2 tbsp of water until smooth then add it to the simmering sauce making sure to stir frequently. 

  3. Simmer the sauce another minute or so until thickened to your liking. The sauce will continue to thicken as it cools down so keep that in mind as well. Use a little splash of water to loosen it up a bit if needed. 

  4. Allow to cool off completely before storing in tight lid jars in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts
Vegan Sweet and Spicy Chili Sauce
Amount Per Serving
Calories 79
% Daily Value*
Sodium 42mg 2%
Potassium 45mg 1%
Total Carbohydrates 19g 6%
Sugars 16g
Vitamin A 11.9%
Vitamin C 0.6%
Calcium 0.9%
Iron 1.9%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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  1. This sauce was absolutely amazing, we actually used it on quinoa burgers and tacos and now I have to make more. I wonder if I can make it with fresh peppers as well ?

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