Most of us have store-bought Hello Fresh sweet Thai chili sauce in our pantry. Don’t we? But what if we can make our most used sauce at home? Yes, you heard it right. Today, I’ll share my secret recipe for this sweet, spicy, flavorful Hello Fresh sweet Thai chili sauce.
Hello Fresh, a German meal-kit company was founded in 2011. Since then, they have been offering us quality food on a budget. Hello Fresh Sweet Thai chili sauce is one of their best-selling items. Be it your burgers, tacos, or spring rolls, this Sweet Thai chili sauce enhances the taste of every dish.
Hello Fresh Sweet Thai Chili Sauce Ingredients:
Sweet Thai chili sauce is typically a blend of honey, cayenne pepper, vinegar, and some added spices. This is sweet, tangy, spicy, simply a burst of flavors in your mouth. The balance of tang and spice makes it perfect for burgers, fries, egg rolls, and many other dishes.
Are you a fan of the sweet and spicy flavor that Thai sweet chili sauce brings to any dish? Now you can make your beloved Hello Fresh sweet Thai chili sauce home with simple ingredients. Tag along and know the ingredients in detail.
Chili Pepper:
Chili peppers are rich in antioxidants and can be mild to moderately spicy. It gives a smoky flavor to savory recipes. Chili pepper is the core ingredient of today’s recipe. I used 2 tablespoons of minced chili pepper in the Thai chili sauce recipe.
Garlic:
Do you love the pungence of garlic in your sweet chili sauce? Garlic has a unique flavor that enhances the taste of spicy recipes. 7-8 cloves of minced garlic would be enough for our recipe.
Ginger:
Ginger is spicy to taste and has a strong aroma. 1 teaspoon minced ginger gives our Hello Fresh sweet chili sauce the needed kick and warmth.
Ground Cumin:
Ground cumin is a powerful spice that enhances the savoriness of sauces and marinades. You’ll need ½ teaspoon for this copycat Hello Fresh Thai chili sauce recipe.
Fish Sauce:
Fish sauce is salty and tastes quite different from any other sauce. It complements spicy and tangy flavors. I used 2 tablespoons of fish sauce.
Honey:
Honey is all sweet and rich, full of antioxidants. ½ cup honey makes our old-fashioned
Thai chili sauce sweet and warm.
Cayenne pepper:
Cayenne pepper gives smokiness and a hint of sweetness. Use 1 teaspoon of cayenne pepper in the recipe.
Cornstarch:
Cornstarch is used to add consistency to sauces or gravies. Mix 2 tablespoons cornstarch with ½ cup of water and use it in our sweet chili sauce recipe.
Salt:
Salt balances out all the flavors in the sauce. Add salt according to your taste.
Vinegar:
Vinegar has a property to contribute to the longevity of sauces. Rice vinegar is milder than white vinegar. I used 1/2 cup of rice vinegar in the recipe.
How To Make Thai Sweet Chili Sauce?
Our old-fashioned chili sauce is sweet with a hidden heat. This versatile sauce will elevate any of your meals. From crispy wontons to breakfast omelets, I combine it with almost every meal.
I kept the recipe easy and quick, while it required only 10 minutes. Whip up your own customized Hello Fresh sweet Thai chili sauce following the simple steps And, you’ll be able to prepare many of your favorite restaurant foods in the comfort of your home.
Directions:
Step 1:
Combine cornstarch with 1/2 cup of water. Make a slurry. Mince garlic, ginger, and chili peppers. Put aside.
Step 2:
Combine honey, vinegar, minced ginger, and garlic. And bring them to a boil. Keep the flame on low. Stir in chili pepper and cayenne pepper.
Step 3:
Add the cornstarch slurry to the sauce at this step. Keep stirring for 2 minutes. Turn off the gas when the sauce is thicker in consistency. Your favorite Hello Fresh sweet Thai chili sauce is ready to serve.
Hello Fresh Sweet Thai Chili Sauce Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons Minced Chili pepper
- 7 Cloves Minced Garlic
- 1 Teaspoon Minced Ginger
- 1/2 Teaspoon Ground cumin
- 2 Tablespoons Fish sauce
- 1/2 Cup Honey
- 1 Teaspoon Cayenne pepper
- 2 Tablespoons Cornstarch Dissolved in ½ cup water
- Salt to taste
- 1/2 Cup Rice vinegar
Instructions
- Make a slurry with cornstarch and water. Mince garlic, ginger and chili pepper.
- Combine honey, vinegar, garlic and ginger and bring them to a boil.
- Next, add chili pepper, cayenne pepper and the remaining ingredients.
- Lastly, put the cornstarch slurry and keep stirring for 2-3 minutes. Your sweet Thai chili sauce is ready. Refrigerate for at least one hour to get the desired consistency.
Notes
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Final Words:
Our copycat old fashioned chili sauce is perfect for dipping fried chicken, nuggets, and egg rolls. Also, you can drizzle it over fried rice, noodles, or pasta dishes. It’s easy to make and the best part is you can customize according to your own taste buds.
Since I didn’t use any preservatives, it’s so much healthier and tastier than the store-bought bottled ones. Excited to try it, huh? Go for it. Fill every bite with brightness!
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