Chinese-Style Honey Garlic Chili Sauce

This is a quick, easy, and delicious sauce based on the Chinese Honey Chicken recipe at RasaMalaysia.com. Fry or saute your favorite meat in bite-size pieces, toss with this sauce, and serve over rice. The oil is used mainly for carrying the chili and garlic flavors, and you can easily reduce it if you're counting calories.

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2  tablespoons  oil
• 3  garlic cloves, chopped
• 1⁄2-1  teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1⁄3 cup honey
• 2  teaspoons soy sauce
• 2  teaspoons rice vinegar
• 1⁄4-1⁄2 cup water
• 2  teaspoons cornstarch

Directions

1. In a small bowl, stir together the honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, 1/4 cup water, and cornstarch.
2. Put the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Let it warm up for about 30 seconds, then add the garlic and cook until fragrant and just starting to color, 15-30 seconds.
3. Add the red pepper flakes and cook until fragrant and the garlic is lightly browned, 15-30 seconds more.
4. Quickly re-stir the honey mixture and pour it into the saucepan. Bring to a simmer, stirring frequently, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for about 5 minutes. Add more water if needed to achieve desired consistency.