Chef John’s Thai-Style Sweet Chili Sauce

Description Here’s my take on Thai-style sweet chili sauce, or Nam Jim. It’s sort of a hybrid between the cooked and fresh versions. If you can’t find Thai bird’s eye chilies, use any other combination of fresh, preserved, and/or dried chilies. Things like jalapeno, red Fresno, or Serrano chilies work great, as does habanero. This … Read more

Sweet Chili Thai Sauce

Description A savory sauce to use as a dip with shrimp or spring rolls, in stir-fries and noodle dishes, even on whole wheat pizza crust instead of typical pizza sauce with feta, sun-dried tomatoes, chicken, and vegetables. Ingredients 1 cup water 1 cup rice vinegar 1 cup sugar 2 teaspoons fresh ginger root, minced 1 … Read more