ChatGPT Spicy Sweet Chili Sauce

Here’s a Spicy Sweet Chili Sauce recipe (similar to the Thai-style dipping sauce) that’s perfect for wings, egg rolls, or grilled meats:

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Ingredients

• 1 cup water
• ½ cup rice vinegar (or white vinegar)
• ½ cup sugar (white or a mix of white & brown)
• 3 tbsp chili garlic sauce (like Huy Fong) or 2–3 fresh red chilies minced
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp honey (or extra sugar for more sweetness)
• 2 tsp minced garlic
• 1 tsp fresh grated ginger (optional, for extra zing)
• 2 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 3 tbsp water (slurry)
• Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional, for extra heat)

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Instructions

1. Simmer the base:

   • In a saucepan, add water, rice vinegar, sugar, chili garlic sauce, soy sauce, honey, garlic, and ginger.
   • Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves.

2. Thicken:

   • Stir in the cornstarch slurry while simmering.
   • Cook for 2–3 minutes until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy.

3. Adjust flavor:

   • Taste and add more sugar for sweetness, vinegar for tang, or chili flakes for heat.

4. Cool and store:

   • Remove from heat and let cool.
   • Pour into a jar and store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

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Serving Ideas

• Toss fried or grilled chicken wings in the sauce.
• Use as a dip for spring rolls, egg rolls, dumplings, or shrimp.
• Brush on grilled salmon or pork as a glaze.