Description
Chili Pineapple Sauce is a delightful blend of sweet pineapple and spicy chili flavors, perfect for adding a zesty kick to a variety of dishes. This versatile sauce combines the tanginess of pineapple juice with the heat of chili flakes, creating a unique and flavorful condiment that can be used in marinades, glazes, or as a dipping sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups pineapple juice (cooked down by half)
- ½ cup rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1–2 tbsp red chili flakes (adjust to taste; option to use 2 small dry bird’s eye chilies instead)
- 1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- 2 tbsp cornflour
- 4 tbsp cold water
- Honey (to taste)
- Optional: habanero for extra heat
Instructions
- Simmer Pineapple Juice: In a saucepan, simmer pineapple juice until it reduces by half.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large heavy-bottomed pan, combine the reduced pineapple juice, vinegar, and salt. Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Add Spices: Stir in the chili flakes and minced garlic. Continue to boil over medium heat for 5 minutes.
- Thicken Sauce: In a small bowl, mix cornflour with cold water until smooth. Reduce heat to low and slowly stir the cornflour mixture into the pan, avoiding lumps. Cook on low heat until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency. Note that it will thicken further as it cools. If the sauce is too thick, add a bit of water.
- Cool and Store: Once cooled, transfer the sauce to a sterilized bottle and refrigerate.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of chili flakes or add habanero for extra heat according to your preference.
- The sauce will thicken further as it cools, so aim for a slightly thinner consistency while cooking if you prefer a thicker final product.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 30
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg