Sweet Chili Pineapple Sauce
Sweet Chili Pineapple Sauce is a vibrant, tropical blend of juicy pineapple and mild heat that’s perfect for dipping, drizzling, or glazing. This quick and easy sauce adds a fresh, fiery twist to everything from grilled meats to rice bowls with minimal ingredients and maximum flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 1 cup
- Category: Sauce, Condiment
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Fusion, Tropical
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh pineapple, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon cold water (optional, for thickening)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Combine chopped pineapple and water in a small saucepan over medium heat.
- Simmer for 5–7 minutes until pineapple softens.
- Add rice vinegar, sugar, sweet chili sauce, and salt. Stir to combine.
- Simmer for another 5–10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- If desired, stir in cornstarch slurry and cook for 1–2 minutes until thickened.
- Cool the sauce. Optionally blend for a smooth texture or leave chunky.
Notes
- Swap sweet chili sauce with sriracha or red pepper flakes for more heat.
- Add lime juice for tang or mango/orange zest for a fruitier flavor.
- Stir in garlic or soy sauce for savory depth.
- Use as marinade for chicken, shrimp, or tofu.
- Great with grilled meats, fried tofu, spring rolls, or tacos.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 35
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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