Description
A vibrant and sweet yet tangy sauce that perfectly balances the flavors of crushed pineapple, rice vinegar, and sweet chili, with a hint of garlic and red pepper flakes for a kick. This versatile Sweet Chili Pineapple Sauce is easy to make and pairs well with a variety of dishes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup crushed pineapple (with juice)
- ½ cup rice vinegar
- ½ cup water
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup sweet chili sauce
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water (for slurry)
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional for extra heat)
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a saucepan over medium heat, combine pineapple, rice vinegar, water, sugar, sweet chili sauce, garlic, red pepper flakes, and salt. Bring to a simmer.
- Create Slurry: In a bowl, mix cornstarch with water to make a slurry. Slowly add to the simmering sauce, stirring constantly.
- Thicken Sauce: Simmer for 3–5 minutes until the sauce thickens. Remove from heat and cool. Serve warm or chilled.
Notes
- For a smoother texture, blend the sauce after cooking.
- This sauce pairs well with grilled chicken, shrimp, spring rolls, or as a burger topping.
- Store in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
