Sweet Chilli Pineapple Sauce (Print Version)

Spicy and sweet pineapple sauce with chili and garlic, ideal for dipping, glazing, or drizzling.

# Ingredients:

→ Sauce Base

01 - 250 grams pineapple chunks, fresh or canned
02 - 120 millilitres rice vinegar
03 - 120 millilitres water
04 - 100 grams granulated sugar
05 - 30 millilitres soy sauce
06 - 15 millilitres sambal oelek or other chili garlic sauce
07 - 2 cloves garlic, finely minced

→ Slurry

08 - 8 grams cornstarch
09 - 30 millilitres water

# Instructions:

01 - Combine pineapple chunks, rice vinegar, 120 millilitres water, granulated sugar, soy sauce, sambal oelek, and minced garlic in a blender. Process until smooth.
02 - Transfer the blended mixture to a saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat.
03 - In a small bowl, dissolve cornstarch in 30 millilitres cool water to form a smooth slurry.
04 - Once the sauce begins to boil, reduce heat to low. Stir in the cornstarch slurry, mixing continuously until sauce thickens, about 2 to 3 minutes.
05 - Remove the pan from heat. Allow the sauce to cool before transferring to a sterilised jar or bottle. Refrigerate until serving.

# Notes:

01 - For optimal flavour, allow the sauce to chill completely in the refrigerator before use.