Description
Sweet Chili Pineapple Sauce combines the sweetness of pineapple with the heat of chili peppers, creating a perfect condiment for grilling or dipping. It’s easy to make and can be adjusted to suit your spice preferences.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh pineapple, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup white vinegar
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water (additional for cornstarch)
- 1 teaspoon red chili flakes (adjust based on heat preference)
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a saucepan over medium heat, add the chopped pineapple, 1/2 cup water, vinegar, honey, soy sauce, ginger, and garlic. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Simmer: Reduce the heat and let it simmer for 10 minutes, or until the pineapple is tender.
- Thicken Sauce: In a small bowl, dissolve the cornstarch in 2 tablespoons of water to create a slurry. Stir this slurry into the simmering sauce.
- Season: Add the chili flakes and salt to the sauce. Continue to simmer for another 5 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened to your liking.
- Cool: Remove the sauce from heat and allow it to cool. The sauce will thicken further as it cools.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of chili to increase or decrease the heat level.
- The sauce can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Calories: 50 per tablespoon
- Sugar: 12g
- Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Protein: 0g