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Mae Ploy Sweet Chili Sauce copycat recipe

Mae Ploy Sweet Chili Sauce Copycat Recipe

This tableside sauce is sweet, tangy, and mildly spicy...perfect for dipping, glazing, marinades, and more.
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Course: Condiment, Sauce
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese, Filipino, Taiwanese
Keyword: chili sauce, mae ploy, sweet
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 1 cup
Calories: 425kcal

Equipment

  • food processor For mincing the chilis and garlic.
  • Small saucepan To simmer and cook the sauce.
  • Measuring Cups and Spoons
  • small bowl To mix the cornstarch slurry.
  • Stirring spoon
  • Jar or Airtight Container For storing the sauce in the refrigerator.

Ingredients

  • ½ cup sugar white or cane sugar for best results
  • ½ cup water
  • 3 tbsp white vinegar
  • 4 Thai bird’s eye red chilies
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¾ tbsp cornstarch
  • 1½ tbsp water for cornstarch slurry

Instructions

Prepare the Ingredients

  • Use for food processor and blend the chilis and garlic till very well minced.
    4 Thai bird’s eye red chilies, 2 cloves garlic

Simmer the Sauce

  • In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar, water, vinegar, chilies, garlic, and salt.
    ½ cup sugar, ½ cup water, 3 tbsp white vinegar, ½ tsp salt
  • Stir continuously until the sugar fully dissolves.
    Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and let it cook for about 5-7 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.

Thicken with Cornstarch

  • In a small bowl, mix 1 tbsp cornstarch with 2 tbsp water to create a slurry.
    ¾ tbsp cornstarch, 1½ tbsp water
  • Slowly pour the slurry into the simmering sauce while stirring.
    Continue cooking for another 3 minutes, until the sauce thickens and has a glossy texture.

Cool & Store

  • Remove from heat and let the sauce cool to room temperature.
    The sauce will continue to thicken slightly as it cools.
    Store in an airtight jar in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Mae Ploy Sweet Chili Sauce Copycat Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
425
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
0.3
g
0
%
Saturated Fat
 
0.01
g
0
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
0.01
g
Sodium
 
1173
mg
51
%
Potassium
 
27
mg
1
%
Carbohydrates
 
107
g
36
%
Fiber
 
0.2
g
1
%
Sugar
 
100
g
111
%
Protein
 
0.4
g
1
%
Vitamin A
 
1
IU
0
%
Vitamin C
 
2
mg
2
%
Calcium
 
20
mg
2
%
Iron
 
0.2
mg
1
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.