Thai Sweet Chili Dipping Sauce

• Ready In: 50 mins
• Serves: 8-12
• Yields: 1 cup

Ingredients

• 8  Thai red chili peppers, seeded
• 4  cloves garlic, crushed
• 1  shallot, minced
• 1 (28 ounce) can tomatoes
• 2⁄3 cup sugar
• 2⁄3 cup rice vinegar
• 2  teaspoons salt

Directions

1. Combine all ingredients in a small saucepan and bring to a boil.
2. Reduce heat to very low, cover and simmer for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until sauce is thickened.
3. Taste and adjust seasonings as necessary.
4. Transfer to small dipping dishes.