5 oz Spicy Garlic Hawt Sauce

Prepare the Garlic: Peel and finely mince fresh garlic cloves. The amount of garlic used can vary depending on personal preference and desired intensity of flavor.

Heat Source: Choose your preferred spicy element, whether it's fresh chili peppers like Thai bird's eye chilies or chili flakes/paste. Remove the seeds for a milder sauce or leave them in for extra heat.

Combine Ingredients: In a bowl, combine the minced garlic, chopped chili peppers or chili flakes/paste, soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, sesame oil, and optional ginger. Adjust the amounts of each ingredient to taste, keeping in mind the desired level of spiciness and sweetness.

Mix Well: Stir the ingredients together until well combined, ensuring that the sugar is fully dissolved.

Marinating or Serving: Spicy garlic sauce can be used immediately as a dipping sauce for dumplings, spring rolls, or grilled meats, or it can be used as a marinade for chicken, beef, or tofu. Allow the ingredients to meld together for at least 30 minutes if using as a marinade.