Ah, the classic sweet chili sauce. A wonderful condiment, popular in Asian cuisines, known for its beautifully balanced sweet, spicy, and tangy flavor profile. And yet, we are adding a certain je ne sais quoi, a special touch to it today with CBD.
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 20 minutes
Yield: About 2 cups
Ingredients
1 cup water
1 cup sugar
5 cloves garlic, minced
2 red chili peppers, minced
1/4 cup rice vinegar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons cold water
2 tablespoons fish sauce (optional for a vegetarian version)
3 tablespoons CBD oil
Instructions
- Begin by combining the cup of water and sugar in a saucepan. Stir this over medium heat until the sugar completely dissolves.
- Add the minced garlic and chili peppers to the saucepan, stirring them into the syrupy mixture. Cook for a couple of minutes, just until the garlic and chili begin to soften.
- Slowly pour in the rice vinegar and the fish sauce, if you’re using it, into the saucepan, stirring continuously. This will give our sweet chili sauce its characteristic tangy flavor.
- In a separate bowl, mix the cornstarch with two tablespoons of cold water until smooth to serve as our thickening agent.
- Gradually add this cornstarch mixture into the saucepan, stirring continuously to avoid lumps from forming. Continue to cook the mixture on medium heat until it reaches a slow simmer and begins to thicken.
- Once the sauce has thickened to your liking, remove the saucepan from the heat and let it cool for a few minutes.
- Lastly, stir in the CBD oil. Ensure to mix well so the CBD is evenly distributed throughout the sauce.
Conclusion
Et voilà, there you have it! A versatile CBD Infused Sweet Chili Sauce that can accompany any dish from spring rolls to grilled chicken. This sauce is not only a delightful balance of sweet, spicy, and tangy, but also comes with the potential calming benefits of CBD. Bon appétit!
Disclaimer: This recipe is intended for educational purposes. Please consult with a healthcare provider before using CBD products, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, have a medical condition or are taking any medication.
