Sweet Chili Pineapple Sauce
This Sweet Chili Pineapple Sauce combines the sweetness of fresh pineapple with the heat of chili flakes, creating a vibrant and zesty sauce perfect for enhancing your favorite dishes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 1 cup fresh pineapple, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 1/4 cup white vinegar
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons water (additional for cornstarch)
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/2 cup water
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the pineapple, 1/2 cup water, white vinegar, honey, soy sauce, ginger, and garlic. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 10 minutes, or until the pineapple becomes tender.
- In a small bowl, dissolve the cornstarch in 2 tablespoons of water to create a slurry.
- Stir the cornstarch slurry into the simmering sauce.
- Add the red chili flakes and salt to taste. Continue to simmer for another 5 minutes, or until the sauce thickens.
- Remove from heat and allow the sauce to cool. It will thicken further as it cools.
Nutrition
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg