When you are in search of a quick and tasty appetizer or snack, a super simple chili dipping sauce is the perfect solution. Featuring just a few simple ingredients that you probably already have in your kitchen, this incredibly versatile sauce can be used as a dip for chips, crackers, vegetables, or even as a marinade for meats. It's also a great way to add some extra flavor to your favorite dishes, such as tacos, burritos, and enchiladas.
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
SIMPLE HOMEMADE CHILI SAUCE (RED CHILLI SAUCE)
Steps:
- First, wash the chili peppers, patting them dry with a little paper towel.
- Then, cut off the stem ( green tops). It's best to wear gloves and avoid touching your face while dealing with the chilies!
- Next, roughly chop the peppers, keeping the seeds. You don't need to be too precise with your chopping as everything will be blended.
- Add the peppers and the rest of the ingredients to a food processor or blender and blitz into a sauce.Taste the sauce and adjust seasonings as necessary.
- Then, transfer the sauce to a sterilized jar and enjoy it immediately or store it in the fridge for longer-term storage.Optionally, you can reduce this sauce down to thicken it slightly over a hob. Read the recipe notes for more on that.
- Store the homemade chili sauce in a glass jar (plastic will stain), for up to 1 month in the fridge and for up to four months in the freezer.If it begins to taste sour or moldy in any way (or has physical signs of mold), then discard it.Also, you may be able to hot water bath can this red chili sauce (and then store it for months in the fridge) - however, it depends on its' pH balance and using the correct method. If this is something you'd like to do, it's best to consult reputable sources regarding canning items.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 0.5 Tbsp, Calories 26 kcal, Carbohydrate 1 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 2 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 437 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g
SUPER SIMPLE CHILI DIPPING SAUCE
The is not just a dipping sauce. It works wonders as a salad dressing, topping for Tacos, pizzas and garlic bread. It even works well stirred into spaghetti!
Provided by mjfletcher
Categories Peppers
Time 35m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- finely chop the chili's and garlic.
- Add the sugar, chili's and vinegar to a pan and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes. Add the garlic and simmer for a further fifteen minutes until the mixture becomes thickened and syrupy.
- Transfer to a sterilised jar and allow to cool. This can be kept in the fridge for up to a month. (Only lasts a week in our house though!).
COPYCAT DIPPING SAUCE
With just 4 standard household ingredients, you can enjoy Chick-fil-A's® famous dipping sauce--even on Sunday!
Provided by Georgia
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes
Time 5m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Mix mayonnaise, yellow mustard, barbecue sauce, and honey together in a small bowl.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 123.1 calories, Carbohydrate 6.4 g, Cholesterol 5.2 mg, Fat 11.1 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 165.8 mg, Sugar 5.5 g
SWEET AND SPICY DIPPING SAUCE
Simple sauce that combines sweet, sour, salty, and spicy flavors into a wonderful dipping sauce for chips, grilled chicken, and spring rolls. It can be kept in the fridge for about a week.
Provided by Sean Gough
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Stir the vinegar and sugar together in a small saucepan over medium heat until the sugar dissolves completely, 7 to 10 minutes; add the salt, reduce heat to low, and simmer until the mixture thickens slightly, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir the chili garlic sauce into the mixture. Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 24.7 calories, Carbohydrate 6.3 g, Sodium 330.4 mg, Sugar 6.2 g
Tips:
- For a vegetarian chili dipping sauce, use vegetable broth instead of beef broth and add in some chopped bell peppers, carrots, and corn.
- Feel free to adjust the spice level of the sauce by adding more or less chili powder or cayenne pepper.
- For a richer flavor, use a combination of ground beef and ground pork or sausage.
- Serve the chili dipping sauce with your favorite dipping foods, such as tortilla chips, nachos, crackers, or vegetables.
- For a more authentic chili dipping sauce, use a cast iron skillet to brown the beef and cook the sauce.
- If you like your chili dipping sauce with a bit of a kick, add a diced jalapeño pepper to the mix.
- For a smoky flavor, add a chipotle pepper in adobo to the sauce.
- If you don't have chili powder, you can use a combination of paprika, cumin, and cayenne pepper.
- For a thicker sauce, add a cornstarch slurry (equal parts cornstarch and water) to the sauce and bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
- For a smoother sauce, use an immersion blender to blend the sauce until smooth.
Conclusion:
This super simple chili dipping sauce is a versatile and delicious condiment that can be used for a variety of dishes. It's perfect for dipping tortilla chips, nachos, crackers, or vegetables. It can also be used as a topping for tacos, burritos, or enchiladas. And it's even good as a spread for sandwiches or wraps. No matter how you choose to use it, this chili dipping sauce is sure to be a hit. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy appetizer or snack, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!
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