Description
Spicy-sweet easy sweet chili pineapple sauce delivers tropical flavor fusion that delights palates with Caribbean-inspired zest. Drizzled over grilled meats or used as a dipping companion, this sauce promises culinary excitement for adventurous cooks.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup fresh pineapple, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup white vinegar
- 1/4 cup honey
Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon red chili flakes
Thickening Agents:
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water (for cornstarch)
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients by roughly chopping fresh pineapple and gathering remaining components for the sweet chili sauce.
- Heat a saucepan over medium temperature and combine pineapple, water, vinegar, honey, soy sauce, minced ginger, and crushed garlic.
- Bring the liquid mixture to a gentle bubbling state, then reduce heat to maintain a soft simmer for approximately 10 minutes until pineapple softens and releases its natural juices.
- Create a cornstarch slurry by whisking water and cornstarch in a separate small bowl until completely smooth and free of lumps.
- Gradually pour the cornstarch mixture into the simmering sauce, stirring continuously to prevent clumping and promote even thickening.
- Sprinkle in red chili flakes and a pinch of salt to enhance the flavor profile, stirring to distribute seasonings evenly.
- Continue simmering for an additional 5 minutes, allowing the sauce to develop a rich consistency and concentrate its flavors.
- Remove the sauce from heat and let it rest, understanding that the sauce will naturally continue to thicken as it cools to room temperature.
- Transfer to a serving container or storage jar, ready to accompany various dishes or use as a versatile condiment.
Notes
- Adjust sweetness by varying honey quantity, catering to personal taste preferences while maintaining sauce balance.
- Create a low-sugar version by substituting honey with monk fruit sweetener or stevia for diabetic-friendly options.
- Enhance flavor complexity by roasting pineapple chunks before blending, which deepens caramelization and introduces subtle smoky undertones.
- Experiment with heat levels by incrementally adding chili flakes, allowing precise control over spiciness without overwhelming the sauce’s delicate pineapple essence.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks, Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 63 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 0.1 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg