Thai Sweet Chili Sauce

  • ⅓ c. rice vinegar
  • ⅓ c. water
  • ⅓ c. + 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 Tbsp. rice wine
  • 1 Tbsp. sambal oelek
  • 1½ tsp. minced garlic
  • 1 tsp. minced ginger
  • 1 tsp. soy sauce (use tamari for gluten free)
  • 2 tsp. cornstarch dissolved in 1 tablespoon water

Mix everything except cornstarch slurry in a saucepan and bring it to a boil, stirring constantly. Stir in the cornstarch, stir until thickened, and remove from heat. Allow to cool to room temperature, and keep up to a week in an airtight container in the fridge.