Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 2 tablespoons chili paste (sambal oelek*)
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3/4 cup rice vinegar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 3 cloves garlic (crushed)
  • 1 carrot (finely grated)
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh ginger (optional, finely grated)

Instruction

  • In a saucepan, bring to a boil the vinegar, sugar, water, garlic, and carrot. Boil for 3 minutes to thicken to a syrup.
  • Mix one tablespoon cornstarch with one tablespoon water, then add the cornstarch mix, sambal oelek, and fresh ginger to the boiling syrup. Boil for an additional 3 minutes while stirring often.
  • Remove from heat and allow the chili sauce to cool to room temperature. Then remove the garlic cloves.
  • Serve immediately or, for best flavor, refrigerate overnight to allow the ingredients to fully meld.