Bang Bang Sauce

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Place a pan on the stove over low heat.
  2. 2Add 2 tablespoons of water.
  3. 3Add 1 tablespoon of chili powder and mix very well until it forms a paste.
  4. 4After about 30-40 seconds, you'll smell it as it forms.
  5. 5Add 1.5 tablespoons of sugar or honey (sugar is recommended as honey burns too fast).
  6. 6Mix for about one minute; the sugar/honey will liquefy and then come back together as it cooks.
  7. 7Add 0.5 teaspoon of granulated garlic, mixing in for 40 seconds to bloom the flavors.
  8. 8Shut off the heat and let the chili base cool for a minute or two.
  9. 9While the chili base is cooling, add 0.5 cup of mayonnaise to a bowl.
  10. 10Add 2 tablespoons of hot sauce to the mayonnaise and stir it up.
  11. 11Spoon the sweet chili base into the mayonnaise mixture a spoonful at a time and stir it in until fully incorporated.
  12. 12Add a very small pinch of salt, mix, taste, and adjust.
  13. 13Add a very small splash of lemon juice, mix, taste, and adjust.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1.5 tablespoons sugar or honey
  • 0.5 teaspoon granulated garlic
  • 0.5 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons hot sauce
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 splash lemon juice

Equipment

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Tips

  • Use sugar instead of honey as honey tends to burn too fast.
  • Mix ingredients one at a time for 40 seconds to bloom flavors.
  • When adding salt, remember you can always add more, but you can't take away.
  • Mix, taste, and adjust seasonings to your preference.