Chili Garlic Sauce

Directions

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   Source: Maggie Zhu at omnivorescookbook.com
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   Chili Garlic Sauce (Huy Fong Brand Copycat)
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   Combine the peppers, garlic, salt, sugar, vinegar, and water in a blender. Blend on medium until chunky.
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   Remove 1/4 of the blended mixture.Turn the blender to high and liquify the remaining contents of the blender.Strain the liquified mixture so that you are left with just the juices.
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   Add the strained juice and reserved chunky bits to a pot.Meanwhile, add the cornstarch to a small bowl with 1 teaspoon water, stir to mix well to make a slurry.
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   Heat the pot over medium-high heat. Once warm, add the cornstarch slurry and bring to a boil.After reaching a boil, remove from heat and allow to cool completely. The chili garlic sauce is ready to serve.To store, transfer the chili garlic sauce to a clean mason jar and seal it. Store in the fridge for up to 1 month.