Delicious Thai Sweet Chili Sauce

Sweet and a little spicy. Our basic condiment in the house. Very quick and simple to make. Based on the Lemon Grass Restaurant's cookbook "The Best of Vietnamese & Thai Cooking". We always have a jar on hand in the frig. Many different ground chili paste nomenclatures. If unsure, read the ingredients: red chili peppers, salt, vinegar, and sesame oil are basic to all of them. Usually in a clear plastic jar with a green or red plastic lid.

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Yields: 2 cups

Ingredients

• 3  tablespoons  hot ground  chili paste
• 2  teaspoons  minced garlic
• 1⁄2 cup  rice wine vinegar
• 2⁄3 cup water
• 2⁄3 cup sugar
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 4  teaspoons cornstarch
• 4  tablespoons  chopped cilantro

Directions

1. Combine everything, except cilantro, in a small sauce pan and mix.
2. Once blended, bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer about 5 minutes.
3. Remove from heat and stir in cliantro.