Hakka Chile Sauce

By Barbara Tropp,  Food & Wine

 

This simple chile sauce is served with Hakka-Style Salt-Baked Chicken, but it’s great on all types of meat. The fruity-hot blend mixes with rice vinegar and a touch of sugar for a balanced, addictive flavor.

Active Time

5 MIN

Total Time

20 MIN

Yield

Serves : Makes about 2 tablespoons

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Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon Chinese chile sauce (such as Tso Hin Kee Chinese Chili Sauce) (see Note)
• 1 tablespoon hot water
• 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar

How to Make It

Step

Whisk together all ingredients in a small bowl until sugar dissolves. Let stand at least 15 minutes; stir before serving.

Notes

Chinese chile sauce is a fruity-hot blend of chiles and spices. Do not confuse chile sauce with hot bean paste or a product labeled “chili paste with garlic.”

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