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homemade sweet chilli sauce with lime, garlic, red chilli and honey

Sweet Chilli Sauce

This homemade sweet chilli sauce is the perfect balance of sweet and spicy, with a tangy kick that makes it irresistible. Ideal for dipping, glazing, or drizzling!
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 1 cup
Course: Dips
Cuisine: Thai

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tablespoons garlic thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh red chilli finely minced
  • ¼ cup honey
  • 2 teaspoons black or white pepper powder or crushed
  • 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
  • ½ cup of butter
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Equipment

  • Saucepan

Method
 

  1. Put ½ cup of butter, 3 tablespoons thinly sliced garlic, 1 teaspoon salt and 2 teaspoons black or white pepper powder in a small saucepan. Put on a low heat setting.
  2. Once the butter starts to melt, mix well until the butter starts to bubble.
  3. Add ¼ cup honey and mix well.
  4. Leave on the low flame for about 5 minutes, stirring continuously to allow the garlic to cook through.
  5. Add 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice and keep on the heat, stirring continuously until the sauce thickens and reduces to half the quantity.

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