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Hot and Sweet Dipping Sauce

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"This is the best I've made. It tastes like the ones I have tried at Chinese restaurants." — ycrowe

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1/2 cup rice vinegar
1/2 cup white sugar
1 clove garlic, minced

1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons dried red pepper flakes

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Directions

Bring the vinegar to a boil in a small, non-reactive pot, and mix in sugar until dissolved. Reduce heat to low, simmer 5 minutes, and remove from heat. Mash the garlic and salt into a smooth paste, and mix into the pot. Stir in the red pepper flakes. Cool to room temperature before using, or store up to 2 days in the refrigerator.

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PREP 5 mins
COOK 15 mins
READY IN 20 mins

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Apr 05, 2006

It really does taste like that at the Chinese restaurants. Very good, spicy! I thickened it a little with cornstarch as I was using it as a dipping sauce for fondue.

—Deutchgirl

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Oct 25, 2010

This was a bit too 'vinager-ish' for us. Perhaps next time, I won't use as much rice vinegar, although this was a nice concept.

—RiceLover

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59 Ratings

Jul 01, 2008

All I can say is make it exactly the way it is and you can't go wrong. I served it with tokatsu and everyone raved about it and was very surprised at the flavor that this sauce brought to the table. Will def make on many occasions.

—ITALIANMOMOF3;)

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Jun 10, 2007

My husband & I went bonkers over this sauce when we used it with the 'Chicken Katsu' & white rice I make off this site. I only used 1 t. red pepper flakes & it was spicy enough for us. Excellent!!

—tizzylizz

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Jan 31, 2007

Wow, this was really authentic! I served it with store bought eggrolls from the freezer section and made fried rice and hot and sour soup. My hubby was so impressed he asked me to serve as an appetizer at our superbowl party this weekend!

—GABESGIRL

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Mar 16, 2010

Nice! VERY spicy as written, so add the red pepper sparingly if you're a heat lightweight. I added little more garlic and salt than called for. The texture was perfect, a little thinner than syrup. Thanks for the recipe!

—SunnyByrd

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Sep 21, 2009

I thought this was the perfect combination of flavors, but definitely too spicy. I've made it twice, the second time with garlic powder instead of fresh (because I was out) and only a sprinkle of red pepper flakes and it was perfect!

—HUGSMOMMY

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Jul 14, 2006

This sauce is outstanding! I also thickened it with cornstarch (about 1 TBS).. The chilis gave it a fantastic color and flavor. I will definately be making this again.. thanks much!

—STEVE IN FL

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Nutrition

Calories
101 kcal
5%

Carbohydrates
25.9 g
8%

Cholesterol
0 mg
0%

Fat
0.2 g
< 1%

Fiber
0.3 g
1%

Protein
0.2 g
< 1%

Sodium
146 mg
6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Hot and Sweet Dipping Sauce

Serving Size: 1/4 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 101
Calories from Fat: 2

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.2g < 1 %
Saturated Fat 0g < 1 %
Cholesterol 0mg 0 %
Sodium 146mg 6 %
** Potassium 26mg < 1 %
Total Carbohydrates 25.9g 8 %
Dietary Fiber 0.3g 1 %
Protein 0.2g < 1 %
Sugars 25.1g
Vitamin A 9 %
Vitamin C 2 %
Calcium < 1 %
Iron 1 %
** Thiamin < 1 %
** Niacin < 1 %
** Vitamin B6 2 %
** Magnesium < 1 %
** Folate < 1 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.