Description
This vibrant Chili Pineapple Sauce is a perfect blend of sweet, spicy, and tangy flavors that can elevate any dish. Made with pineapple juice, crushed pineapple, and chili garlic sauce, it’s ideal as a dip, glaze, or drizzle. Its bright tropical notes combined with a gentle heat make it suitable for grilled meats, stir-fried vegetables, or spring rolls.
Ingredients
Scale
Sauce Ingredients
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- 1/2 cup crushed pineapple (with juice)
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey or brown sugar
- 1–2 tablespoons chili garlic sauce (to taste)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- pinch of salt
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water (slurry)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine pineapple juice, crushed pineapple, rice vinegar, honey or brown sugar, chili garlic sauce, soy sauce, minced garlic, and a pinch of salt. Stir everything well to combine and bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
- Simmer the Sauce: Reduce the heat to medium-low and let the sauce simmer for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally. This allows the flavors to meld and the sauce to reduce slightly.
- Thicken the Sauce: Stir in the cornstarch slurry (cornstarch mixed with water) and continue cooking for another 1 to 2 minutes, until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.
- Finish and Serve: Remove the saucepan from heat and let the sauce cool slightly. Serve it warm or chilled as a dipping sauce, glaze, or drizzle over your favorite dishes.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of chili garlic sauce to control the heat level according to your preference.
- This sauce pairs wonderfully with spring rolls, grilled chicken, shrimp, or stir-fried vegetables.
- Store any leftovers in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free soy sauce.
- The sauce can be enjoyed warm or cold depending on your dish.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired, Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
