Servings: 8 (1 cup)

1/2 cup rice vinegar unseasonsed ½ cup rice vinegar unseasonsed
1/2 cup water ½ cup water
1/2 cup granulated sugar ½ cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 tablespoons sambal oelek (storebought chili garlic paste…green lid) 2 tablespoons sambal oelek (storebought chili garlic paste…green lid)
1/2 teaspoon garlic, minced ½ teaspoon garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger, or 1/2 teaspoon fresh ginger paste ¼ teaspoon ground ginger, or ½ teaspoon fresh ginger paste
1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons water 2 tablespoons water

Combine the rice vinegar, water, sugar, soy sauce, sambal oelek, garlic, and ginger in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
Stir regularly until the sugar is dissolved.
Whisk together the cornstarch and remaining water in a small bowl. Add the cornstarch mixture to the saucepan. Stir continually until thickened, about 1 minute.
Let the sauce cool completely, pour into an airtight jar and store in the refrigerator.

How To Store Leftover Sauce:  How To Store Leftover Sauce:
This sweet chili sauce is perfect to make ahead as the flavors actually meld together and it just gets better with time. I also love to make a double batch of this sauce because it disappears so quickly! You’re going to love having it in your fridge ready to use anytime.  This sweet chili sauce is perfect to make ahead as the flavors actually meld together and it just gets better with time. I also love to make a double batch of this sauce because it disappears so quickly! You’re going to love having it in your fridge ready to use anytime.
In the Refrigerator:  In the Refrigerator:
Use your homemade chili sauce sauce immediately as needed, and then store it in a tightly sealed jar or container for up to two weeks.  Use your homemade chili sauce sauce immediately as needed, and then store it in a tightly sealed jar or container for up to two weeks.
In the Freezer:  In the Freezer:
Store your hoisin sauce in an airtight container or jar. It will keep for up to 3 months!  Store your hoisin sauce in an airtight container or jar. It will keep for up to 3 months!
To Thaw Frozen Sauce:  To Thaw Frozen Sauce:
Reheat in the microwave or over the stove to warm through until it is back to its normal consistency.  Reheat in the microwave or over the stove to warm through until it is back to its normal consistency.