Chili sauce is one of the essential ingredients in many home kitchens, especially when cooking Chinese food, it can add a unique spiciness and texture to dishes. However, if you want to make your chili sauce even more special, try making one that is slightly sweeter. Below, I will introduce you to how to make this chili sauce.
First, we need to prepare some basic ingredients, including red pepper, sugar, salt, vinegar, ginger, and garlic. Red pepper is the main ingredient in chili sauce, which is able to provide a rich spiciness to the chili paste. Sugar and salt add some sweetness and savory flavor to the chili sauce, making it richer on the palate. Vinegar adds some sourness to the chili sauce and makes it fresher. Ginger and garlic add some spice to the chilli sauce and make it more intense.
Next, we cut the red pepper into small pieces, as well as the ginger and garlic. Then, puree the red peppers, ginger, and garlic in a blender. This process may take some time, and patience is required to wait for the blender job to complete.
Next, we pour the beaten chili puree into the pot, add the appropriate amount of sugar, salt and vinegar, and slowly simmer over low heat. During the boiling process, we need to stir constantly to prevent the chili sauce from burning or sticking to the bottom. This process also takes some time, and one needs to wait patiently for the chili sauce to slowly thicken.
Finally, we pour the boiled chili sauce into a clean container and let it cool before use. This slightly sweet chili sauce can be used with a variety of Chinese dishes, especially those that require a spicy touch, such as mapo tofu and kung pao chicken.
In short, making a slightly sweet chili sauce is not complicated, you just need to prepare some basic ingredients and tools, and follow the steps to slowly boil. If you like a combination of spicy and sweet, try this chili sauce. You'll love its delicious texture and unique flavor.