Description
A perfectly balanced dipping sauce for potstickers, dumplings, or spring rolls with the ideal mix of savory, sweet, and tangy flavors.
Ingredients
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- 1/4 cup soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon honey or sugar (optional)
- 1 garlic clove (minced)
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger (grated, optional)
- 1 tablespoon water (to dilute if needed)
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes or chili oil (optional)
- 1 green onion (finely sliced for garnish)
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- In small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil.
- Add honey/brown sugar and whisk until dissolved.
- Stir in ginger, garlic, and chili flakes (if using).
- Thin with water if desired for lighter consistency.
- Let sit 10 minutes for flavors to meld.
- Just before serving, sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onion.
Notes
- For spicier version: add 1/2 tsp chili garlic paste or sriracha
- Can be made 3 days ahead and refrigerated (add fresh garnishes when serving)
- For vegan option: use maple syrup instead of honey
- Pairs well with gyoza, wontons, or egg rolls
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tbsp
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg