Thai Sweet Chili Sauce

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Portions:
8

Serving Size:
2 tablespoons

Diet Types:

Peel garlic cloves and de-seed peppers.
In the blender, purée together all the ingredients, except cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of the water.
Transfer the mixture to a saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
Lower the heat to medium and simmer until the mixture thickens, and the garlic and pepper begin to soften, about 3 minutes.
Combine the cornstarch and 2 tablespoons water to make a slurry.
Whisk in the cornstarch mixture and continue to simmer one more minute.
Let cool completely before storing in a glass jar in the refrigerator.

Most comparable bottled sauces contain 400 mg sodium for a 2 tablespoon serving.
Use Serrano or other chili pepper variety of choice. Skip de-seeding for more heat.
The cornstarch will help the sauce to thicken slightly, causing nice suspension of the garlic-pepper bits; otherwise, you get a thin sauce with all the little pieces floating on the surface.

Submitted by: DaVita renal dietitian Erin from Washington.