Description
Drizzling sweet chili pineapple sauce elevates ordinary dishes with tropical flair. Zesty, tangy, and perfectly balanced, this condiment brings island-inspired excitement to your culinary adventures.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup pineapple (fresh or canned)
- 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
Sweeteners:
- 3 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp honey
Spices and Aromatics:
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Gather and prep all ingredients, ensuring pineapple is finely chopped or pureed for smooth sauce consistency.
- In a medium saucepan, combine pineapple, sweet chili sauce, and rice vinegar, creating a vibrant tropical base.
- Add brown sugar and honey to the mixture, stirring thoroughly to help sweeteners dissolve and integrate seamlessly.
- Incorporate minced garlic, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper, whisking to distribute spices evenly throughout the sauce.
- Place saucepan over medium heat, bringing the mixture to a gentle simmer while continuously stirring to prevent burning.
- Reduce heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 12-15 minutes, allowing flavors to meld and sauce to thicken naturally.
- Stir occasionally during simmering to ensure ingredients don’t stick to the bottom and sauce develops a rich, glossy texture.
- Remove from heat when sauce reaches a syrupy consistency that coats the back of a spoon, indicating optimal reduction.
- Let sauce cool for 5-7 minutes, which will further thicken it and intensify the flavor profile.
- Transfer to a clean glass jar or container, ready to serve as a glaze, dipping sauce, or marinade for various dishes.
Notes
- Chop pineapple finely or puree for a silky-smooth sauce texture that blends seamlessly with other ingredients.
- Adjust heat levels by increasing or decreasing red pepper flakes to match personal spice tolerance or dietary preferences.
- Consider using alternative sweeteners like agave nectar or maple syrup for vegan or low-glycemic diet adaptations.
- Test sauce thickness by running a spoon through the mixture – it should leave a clear path without immediately filling back in, indicating perfect reduction.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg