Sauces
Thai
ThaiSweet Chilli Sauce
A sticky, sweet-and-spicy Thai dipping sauce for spring rolls, prawns and grilled chicken. Basic doctors a shop jar; Better simmers fresh red chilli and garlic into a glossy syrup; Ultimate balances bird's eye chilli, palm sugar and fish sauce the traditional way.
Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten-free
Dairy-free
Nut-free
Budget version
Jarred sweet chilli sharpened up with fresh lime and garlic.
Per serving£0.35
Total cost£1.40
Time5 min
Ingredients for 4
- 200 g shop-bought sweet chilli sauce
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 clove garlic , crushed
- 1 tsp chilli flakes , to taste
Method
- Tip the sweet chilli sauce into a small bowl.
- Stir in the lime juice, crushed garlic and chilli flakes.
- Taste and add a little more lime or chilli to balance, then serve.
Equipment
The three ways, side by side
Budget
Jarred sweet chilli sharpened up with fresh lime and garlic.
Better
A proper glossy syrup simmered from fresh red chilli, garlic and vinegar.
Ultimate
Traditional balance of bird's eye chilli, palm sugar and fish sauce, finished with coriander root.