Thai Sweet Chilli Sauce
Thai sweet chilli sauce is a vibrant condiment made with fresh chillies, garlic, sugar and wine vinegar. The Thermomix TM7 simmers it gently to a glossy, sticky consistency without constant stirring. Ideal as a dip, marinade or glaze, it delivers authentic Asian flavour in one bowl with minimal effort and easy cleaning afterwards.
About this recipe
Thai sweet chilli sauce with the Thermomix TM7 brings that classic takeaway flavour straight into your own kitchen, fresher and more vibrant than any shop-bought bottle. Searching for a homemade condiment recipe for your all-in-one kitchen machine? This one is a gem: fresh chillies and garlic cloves are blitzed to an even consistency in seconds, then simmered with sugar, water, wine vinegar and a pinch of sea salt into a glossy, sticky sauce that clings beautifully to spring rolls, noodles and grilled chicken. The gentle simmering function develops deep, rounded flavour without you standing at the hob, and the sealed mixing bowl keeps chilli fumes contained instead of stinging your eyes. As a quick condiment for weeknight dinners, meal prep sessions or festive dipping platters, it stores happily in sterilised jars for weeks. Whether you like it mild for the children or fiery for spice lovers, this vegetarian, gluten-free sauce is endlessly adaptable and ready in one bowl.
Preparation tips
- Use red chillies with smooth, shiny skins and remove the seeds for a milder sauce; keep them in for extra fire. Wear gloves when handling large batches of fresh chillies to avoid irritation of the skin and eyes.
- Pour the finished sauce into sterilised glass jars while still hot and seal immediately. Store in the fridge for several weeks; the sugar and wine vinegar act as natural preservatives, so the flavour improves over time.
- For a kid-friendly version, replace half of the fresh chillies with red bell pepper. This keeps the beautiful colour and sweetness while taming the heat, making the sauce suitable for dipping chicken nuggets or vegetable sticks.
Recipe variations
- Extra hot variation: add one bird's eye chilli or a pinch of dried chilli flakes to the fresh chillies before blitzing. The wine vinegar and sugar keep the sauce balanced while the heat builds noticeably, ideal for spice lovers.
- Festive ginger variation: add a small knob of fresh ginger and a strip of lime zest to the garlic and chillies. This gives the sweet chilli sauce a fragrant, seasonal twist that pairs wonderfully with satay skewers and festive buffet platters.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- The Thermomix chops the fresh chillies and garlic cloves into a fine, even paste in seconds without stinging your hands. [Multi-Function]
- Precise temperature control keeps the sugar and wine vinegar syrup simmering gently, preventing burnt caramel and bitter notes. [Precision Control]
- The built-in scale weighs the sugar and sea salt directly into the mixing bowl, so the sweet-sour balance is spot on every batch. [Built-in Scale]
- Hands-free simmering cooks the chilli mixture into a glossy, sticky sauce while you prepare spring rolls or sterilise jars. [Hands-Free]
- The Thermomix blends the finished sauce into a silky, lump-free consistency with visible chilli flecks, ready to bottle immediately. [Multi-Function]
Ingredients
- fresh red chillies
- garlic cloves
- water
- sugar
- white wine vinegar
- fine sea salt