Name: Thai Sweet Chili Garlic Sauce Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 2 tbsp chili sauce; 1 tbsp sugar; 2 tbsp warm water; ½ tbsp rice vinegar; 1 clove garlic (minced); cilantro (optional, chopped, to taste)

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This Thai sweet chili garlic sauce recipe is the most delicious homemade dip you’ll ever try. It’s ready in just 10 minutes with 6 simple ingredients you probably already have!

Thai sweet chili garlic sauce is being used as a dip for spring rolls, garnished with fresh herbs.

❤️ A note from Praew

This homemade sweet chili garlic sauce is tangy, sweet, garlicky, and mildly spicy, with a fresh and balanced flavor that beats any bottled version.

Use it as a dipping sauce for fresh spring rolls, dim sum, or any Asian snack or appetizer you can think of!

It’s way better than anything you’ll find store-bought because:

You control the sweetness and spice level
It’s made without preservatives
The garlic flavor is fresh and bold
It only takes 10 minutes to make

You’ll absolutely LOVE it! — Praew ♡

Sweet chili garlic sauce in a rustic bowl, topped with chopped garlic and herbs, with a crispy spring roll dipped into the vibrant red sauce.

🍚 Ingredient notes and substitutes

Garlic
Sugar Brown or white sugar both work.
Chili sauce Use plain chili sauce; skip the sugar if using Thai sweet chili sauce.
Warm water Thins the sauce and helps dissolve sugar.
Rice vinegar Adds brightness and tang; white vinegar is a good alternative.
Cilantro (optional) Stir in chopped cilantro at the end for a fresh herbal finish.

🫙 More Asian dipping sauces to try

This garlic sweet chili sauce is the kind of dip you’ll make on repeat! Leave a comment and star rating below the recipe card if you tried it.

Thai Sweet Chili Garlic Sauce Recipe

Make this easy Thai sweet chili garlic sauce at home with just a few ingredients. Ready in minutes and better than store-bought!

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 5

Total Time 10

Serving Size

Equipment

Measuring spoons and cups
Cutting board and knife for chopping cilantro
Small bowl and spoon

Ingredients

US Customary – Metric

Instructions

In a small bowl, stir together the chili sauce, sugar, warm water, rice vinegar, and minced garlic until the sugar dissolves.
Finish with chopped cilantro and stir one more time.

Nutrition Facts

Thai Sweet Chili Garlic Sauce Recipe

Amount per Serving

Calories

% Daily Value*

Fat

0.1

Saturated Fat

0.01

Polyunsaturated Fat

0.03

Monounsaturated Fat

0.02

Sodium

204

Potassium

Carbohydrates

Fiber

Sugar

Protein

Vitamin A

440

Vitamin C

Calcium

Iron

0.2

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Notes

Nutrition information is provided as a courtesy and should be considered approximate.

❓ Frequently asked questions

How spicy is this sauce? It has a mild heat from the chili sauce, balanced with sugar and vinegar, making it family-friendly and enjoyable with any type of snack.

How long can I keep it? You can store this sauce in an airtight jar in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. Just give it a quick stir before using!