Chinese-style Honey Garlic Chili Sauce

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 3 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 -2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1/3 cup honey
• 2 teaspoons soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons rice vinegar
• 1/4-1/2 cup water
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch

Recipe

• 1 in a small bowl, stir together the honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, 1/4 cup water, and cornstarch.
• 2 put the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. let it warm up for about 30 seconds, then add the garlic and cook until fragrant and just starting to color, 15-30 seconds.
• 3 add the red pepper flakes and cook until fragrant and the garlic is lightly browned, 15-30 seconds more.
• 4 quickly re-stir the honey mixture and pour it into the saucepan. bring to a simmer, stirring frequently, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for about 5 minutes. add more water if needed to achieve desired consistency.