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Sweet chili pineapple sauce with glossy texture made from fresh pineapple and chili paste
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Sweet Chili Pineapple Sauce

Sweet Chili Pineapple Sauce is a quick homemade condiment made with fresh pineapple, chili paste, soy sauce, and vinegar. Gently simmered and thickened with a simple cornstarch slurry, it delivers a glossy, sweet-heat balance perfect for dipping, glazing, or drizzling over everyday meals.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Condiment, Sauce
Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup chopped pineapple fresh or thawed frozen
  • ¼ cup rice vinegar
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp chili paste or sriracha
  • ½ tsp minced garlic
  • ¼ tsp ground ginger
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp water

Method
 

  1. Before You Begin
  2. Measure all ingredients before starting. Use a small saucepan and keep heat at medium to prevent the sugar from scorching. Cooking times and results may vary slightly depending on heat level and pan size.
  3. Add pineapple, vinegar, sugar, soy sauce, chili paste, garlic, and ginger to a saucepan.
  4. Heat over medium, stirring occasionally, and simmer 5–7 minutes until pineapple softens.
  5. Mix cornstarch with water to form a smooth slurry.
  6. Stir slurry into the saucepan and cook 2–3 minutes, stirring constantly, until sauce thickens.
  7. Remove from heat and allow to cool. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.