A CLOSER LOOK
How to recognize it
Usually smooth and thickened, combining chili with sweetness; not the same as plain chili paste.
In the kitchen
For dipping or pouring over foods such as a-gei, rice dumplings or radish cake.
Formulas vary: rice flour or other thickeners, tomato and soy-based seasonings may be used. Some contain soy or wheat. Sweetness does not mean chili-free; check the actual sauce.
Ask about this ingredient
这道菜里有台式甜辣酱吗？
Does this dish contain Taiwanese sweet chili sauce?
A few dishes to explore
These examples use this ingredient in typical or optional preparations. Open the dish to see the distinction; a restaurant’s recipe can differ.
