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SANDRA'S HOMEMADE SWEET THAI CHILI SAUCE

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A delightful sweet chili sauce I created today in under 20 minutes, and at the rate we go through this decadent condiment ~ it's bound to be quite the '$$ saver' as well... Yield: 1 cup Prep: 5 Mins. Cook: Appx. 15 minutes INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup white vinegar 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1/4 cup water 3 tablespoons fish sauce 2 tablespoons quality white wine 3 teaspoons garlic granules (or powder) 1/2 to 1 tablespoon dried red chili flakes (1/2 TB mild, or 3/4 TB spicy, or 1 TB hot) --1-1/2 tablespoons cornstarch dissolved in 4 tablespoons cool water --2 drops red all-natural organic food coloring METHOD Place all ingredients (except cornstarch-water slurry mixture, and food coloring) in a small, heavy-bottom saucepan. Bring to a rolling boil. Reduce heat to medium and let boil for 10 minutes to reduced sauce by half. (The vinegar odor will be quite pungent as it burns off.) In a small bowl, combine 4 TB water with 1-1/2 TB cornstarch to form a slurry. Reduce hea...

SANDRA'S TERIYAKI SAUCE (Homemade)

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An easy and tasty option to make your own Teriyaki Sauce. I always have some of this Asian sauce on hand for those last-minute stir-fry recipes for quick meal options on those busy nights... Prep: 5 Mins. Yields: 1 Pint (2 Cups) 1-� cups dark brown sugar � cup low-sodium soy sauce � cup low-sodium chicken broth 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce (An Asian-style barbecue sauce) 1-inch piece of fresh ginger, grated (or 1 teaspoon ground) 2 garlic cloves, grated � teaspoon freshly ground pepper METHOD Add all ingredients to a nonreactive (glass/ceramic) bowl, and whisk to combine. Use in your favorite teriyaki recipe or as a marinade, including basting grilled meat, poultry, fish, and shellfish. Store in an airtight jar in refrigerator~ Enjoy!