Description
Homemade sweet chilli-pineapple sauce blends tropical pineapple with spicy chilli peppers for a zesty condiment. Complex flavor profiles dance across palates, promising delicious adventures you will crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 cups (354 ml) white sugar
- 1 cup (237 ml) pineapple juice
- ½ cup (118 ml) rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) tomato ketchup
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) minced garlic
- 1–2 tablespoons (15–30 ml) red chili flakes
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) cornflour
- 4 tbsps (60 ml) cold water
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) salt
Instructions
- Liquid Foundation: Combine pineapple juice, white sugar, vinegar, and salt in a sturdy saucepan, heating to a vigorous boil over medium flame while stirring occasionally to dissolve sugar and integrate flavors.
- Flavor Enrichment: Introduce red chili flakes, minced garlic, and tomato ketchup into the bubbling mixture, maintaining a steady boil to develop a robust and complex taste profile.
- Thickening Strategy: Craft a seamless cornflour slurry by whisking cornflour with cold water until perfectly smooth, then gradually fold into the simmering sauce while continuously stirring to prevent lumps and ensure uniform consistency.
- Texture Refinement: Reduce heat and allow the sauce to gently simmer, watching it transform into a glossy, luxurious condiment that will naturally thicken and intensify as it cools.
- Preservation Protocol: Remove from heat, let the sweet chilli-pineapple sauce cool completely, then transfer to a sterilized glass container, sealing tightly and refrigerating to preserve its vibrant flavors and smooth texture for future culinary applications.
Notes
- Boost Flavor Intensity: Add extra red chili flakes for a spicier kick or reduce for a milder sauce, allowing personal heat preference to shine.
- Perfect Cornflour Technique: Whisk cornflour with cold water meticulously to eliminate lumps, ensuring a silky-smooth sauce consistency every time.
- Storage Wisdom: Use sterilized glass containers to preserve sauce quality, keeping it fresh in the refrigerator for up to two weeks without compromising taste.
- Temperature Control: Maintain consistent medium heat while stirring to prevent burning and achieve a glossy, professional-looking sauce with balanced flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer, Dinner
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 11
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg