Whether you use it as a dip or in a sauce, this Spicy Sweet Chili Sauce is simple and so incredibly delicious! Garlic simmers with rice vinegar, tamari, sambal oelek and marmalade for a sauce that has perfect flavor and consistency.

Homemade Spicy Sweet Chili Sauce

I love spicy sweet chili sauce. Something about the sweet along with the spicy, really speaks to my soul. But did you know you can easily make it at home? And if you, like me and make Asian or Thai quite regularly and keep a well stocked fridge and pantry, you may have most of these ingredients already.

Homemade Spicy Sweet Chili Sauce ingredients

To Make This Spicy Sweet Chili Sauce You Will Need:

  • fresh garlic
  • rice vinegar
  • low-sodium tamari
  • sambal oelek
  • marmalade

orange marmalade

Here you can use your favorite orange marmalade. I have a brand I’m particularly fond of, but you can use a sugar-free variety to keep the carb count low in this chili sauce.

saute garlic and add vinegar

To start, sauté three cloves of minced garlic in 3/4 teaspoon of extra light olive oil over medium-low heat.

whisk in tamari

Next, pour in the rice vinegar and tamari and simmer for 4 to 6 minutes.

add in the sambal oelek and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes.

Then add in the sambal oelek and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes.

Whisk in marmalade

Lastly, stir in the marmalade and simmer for 5 more minutes.

Allow sauce to cool

Allow the sauce to cool completely.

Homemade Spicy Sweet Chili Sauce

It then cab be stored in an air-tight container and refrigerated or popped into the freezer.

Homemade Spicy Sweet Chili Sauce

With the perfect balance of heat and sweet, this homemade spicy sweet chili sauce is ready to use whenever you want it. Use it in sauces, stir-fry’s or as a glaze. Or so how I do and just eat it by the spoonful. 😉

Stay tuned to see how I use this chili sauce. For now, check out my other from-scratch condiment recipes!

Homemade Spicy Sweet Chili Sauce

Enjoy! And if you give this Spicy Sweet Chili Sauce recipe a try, let me know! Snap a photo and tag me on twitter or instagram!

Homemade Spicy Sweet Chili Sauce

Homemade Spicy Sweet Chili Sauce
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Yield: 24 servings

Homemade Spicy Sweet Chili Sauce

Whether you use it as a dip or in a sauce, this Spicy Sweet Chili Sauce is simple and so incredibly delicious! Garlic simmers with rice vinegar, tamari, sambal oelek (chili garlic paste) and marmalade for a sauce that has perfect flavor and consistency.

Ingredients

  • 3/4 teaspoon light olive oil
  • 3 cloves minced fresh garlic
  • 1/2 cup unseasoned rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons low-sodium tamari, or low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1/3 cup sambal oelek
  • 1 cup orange marmalade, use sugar free for low-carb version!

Instructions 

  • In a medium skillet, sauté the garlic in the olive oil for 1 to 2 minutes over medium heat or until softened and aromatic.
  • Whisk in the rice vinegar and tamari. Simmer for 4 to 6 minutes.
  • Then whisk in the sambal oelek and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes. Lastly stir in the marmalade and simmer for 5 more minutes before allowing to cool completely and storing in an air-tight container.
  • Keep refrigerated for 2 to 4 months or longer. This can also be frozen.
Serving: 1tablespoon, Calories: 40kcal, Carbohydrates: 10g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 1g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1g, Sodium: 92mg, Potassium: 24mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 8g, Vitamin A: 16IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 7mg, Iron: 1mg

Homemade Spicy Sweet Chili Sauce