Quick Sweet Chili Sauce

 Great for Bang Bang chicken.  I have made this using peppers, but this recipe works great and is super easy to make.

QUICK SWEET CHILI SAUCE 

(makes 1 cup)

Ingredients:

*1 cup water

*1 tablespoon chili flakes (add more if you like it really spicy)

*2 tablespoon ketchup 

*1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger

*2 tablespoons minced fresh garlic

*1/2 cup granulated sugar

*1/4 teaspoon salt

*1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper

*1 tablespoon white vinegar

Thickener Ingredients:

*1 tablespoon corn starch

*2 tablespoons water

Directions:

~In a medium saucepan, over medium heat bring 1 cup water, 1 tablespoon chili flakes, 2 tablespoon ketchup, 1 tablespoon fresh minced ginger,  2 tablespoons fresh minced garlic, 1/2 cup sugar, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper and 1 tablespoon white vinegar to a simmer (low boil).

~In a small bowl, whisk 1 tablespoon corn starch and 2 tablespoons water together until smooth.

~Pour into sauce and whisk continuously until it thicken up a little.

~Remove from heat and place into a covered container into the refrigerator.