Is chili sauce gluten-free?

Chili sauce is an umbrella term to describe all types of chili sauces, from different countries as well. Because of that, it really depends on the ingredients used. Many chili sauces contain gluten and many others don't. Always look at the ingredients before making a purchase. As for the chili sauce in this post, since it contains soy sauce and doubandjiang, which contains wheat, it is not gluten-free. But you can easily make it gluten-free by swapping soy sauce for tamari and doubandjiang for dried chili flakes.

What can I use if I don't have chili sauce?

You can mix ketchup with a dash of soy sauce and a little cayenne pepper. You can also mix a little gochujang with ketchup and a dash of soy sauce. Although the result will be much more smoky and spicy than this recipe!

What is the best store bought sweet chili sauce?

For a sweet and tangy chili sauce like this one, I would say Kikkoman. Kikkoman has both regular and gluten-free options and the flavors are very similar to this recipe.

Sweet Chili Sauce

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This chili sauce has sweet and tangy flavors similar to duck sauce, with a layer of peppery heat on top. It’s a versatile sauce that can be used as a dipping sauce for dishes like egg rolls and chicken nuggets, or as a sandwich spread.

Author: Caroline Phelps
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Yield: About 1 cup 1x
Category: Sauce
Method: Stove Top
Cuisine: Japanese

Ingredients

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3/4 cup low sodium chicken stock
1/2 tablespoon plain rice vinegar
1/2 tablespoon soy sauce
2 tablespoons sugar
1/3 cup ketchup
1 teaspoon doubanjiang or sambal oelek
1 garlic clove, minced
1 1/2 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
Pinch of salt

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Instructions

Put all the ingredients for the sauce – except the cornstarch and water mix – in a small pot over medium heat.
Stir and cook for 5 minutes, until the sugar has dissolved and the garlic is soft.
Stir the cornstarch and water mix before adding it to the pot to make sure the mixture doesn’t clump.
Slowly add to the sauce while stirring, and keep stirring until the sauce thickens – about 1 minute. Season with salt.
Turn the heat off and transfer the sauce to a jar or storage container and serve.

Notes

Save the sauce in a jar or storage container with a lid and refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
Calories: 18
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 77.2mg
Fat: 0.1g
Saturated Fat: 0g
Unsaturated Fat: 0g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 4.2g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 0.3g
Cholesterol: 0mg

Find it online: https://pickledplum.com/sweet-chili-sauce/