Viet Chile Sauce

Vietnamese-style chile sauce isn’t as bold and fiery as the popular sriracha found at Vietnamese American restaurants. With the inclusion of a little tomato paste, it’s sweet, fruity, and friendly-hot, so you can use plenty when building these Char Siu Tofu Bao Sliders, or anything else that deserves a delicious kick.

2 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped

4 oz. Fresno chiles, jalapeños, or other medium-hot chiles, cut into ½" pieces

3 Tbsp. tomato paste

2 Tbsp. (or more) agave nectar or mild honey

2 Tbsp. (or more) distilled white vinegar

1½ tsp. Diamond Crystal or ¾ tsp. Morton kosher salt, plus more

¼ tsp. xanthan gum (optional)

Directions at bonappetit.com

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