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A small ceramic bowl filled with dark, marbled dumpling dipping sauce garnished with green onions and sesame seeds.

The Ultimate Dumpling Sauce

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A perfectly balanced, savory, and tangy dipping sauce that elevates any dumpling or potsticker to restaurant quality.

  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

3 tablespoons light soy sauce
2 tablespoons Chinkiang black vinegar (or rice vinegar)
1 tablespoon chili oil with flakes
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
1 clove garlic, finely minced
1/2 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
1 teaspoon sugar or honey
1 green onion, thinly sliced
1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds

Instructions

Step 1: In a small mixing bowl, combine the light soy sauce and Chinkiang black vinegar, whisking gently to integrate.
Step 2: Add the sugar (or honey) to the bowl and stir until it is completely dissolved into the liquid base.
Step 3: Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger, allowing them to sit for a minute to infuse the sauce.
Step 4: Drizzle in the toasted sesame oil and the chili oil with flakes, stirring lightly so the oil marbles on the surface.
Step 5: Garnish with the sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds before serving immediately with your favorite dumplings.

Notes

If Chinkiang vinegar is unavailable, use balsamic vinegar mixed with a splash of water, though the flavor will vary slightly.

  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Main Dishes & Sides
  • Cuisine: Chinese

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
  • Calories: 45 kcal
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 650mg
  • Fat: 3g
  • Saturated Fat: 0.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 4g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg