Easy Homemade Chili Garlic Sauce
Bold, garlicky heat you can make in minutes. Spoon it over noodles, eggs, stir-fries, or anything that needs a kick.
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Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 12 oz red chiles, stems removed Seed some for milder heat.
- 0.5 cup peeled garlic cloves
- 0.5 cup rice vinegar
- 0.25 cup water Add a splash more if needed to blend.
- 2 tbsp neutral oil Such as canola or grapeseed.
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1.25 tsp kosher salt Use less if using table salt.
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Rinse chiles, remove stems, and roughly chop. Peel the garlic.
- Blend chiles, garlic, rice vinegar, water, sugar, and salt until a coarse, spoonable paste forms.
- Warm the neutral oil in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Scrape in the chile paste and cook, stirring often, until glossy and slightly thickened, 8–10 minutes.
- Taste and adjust with a pinch more salt or vinegar if needed. Let cool, then jar and refrigerate.
Notes
For smoky depth, stir in 1/2 tsp toasted sesame oil after cooking, or swap half the rice vinegar for apple cider vinegar for a tangier bite. Spoon over dumplings, swirl into mayo for a quick spread, or thin with a little warm water for a drizzle. Store refrigerated in a clean jar up to 3–4 weeks, or freeze in ice cube trays for longer keeping.
This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Easy Homemade Chili Garlic Sauce flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.