Dumpling Sauce
This 2-minute dumpling sauce is savory, tangy, nutty, and lightly spicy, with garlic, ginger, and sesame oil. Add a splash of black vinegar for extra depth.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 ½ Tablespoon hot water
- 1 Tablespoon soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free
- ½ Tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 clove garlic finely grated/minced (or garlic paste)
- 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger
- ¼ teaspoon brown sugar or maple syrup
- 1 dried chili sliced or 1/4 tsp chili flakes (optional)
- few Chives or green onion, finely sliced (optional)
- 1 teaspoon Chinese black vinegar optional for depth
Instructions
- Stir the brown sugar (or maple) into the hot water until fully dissolved.
- Add soy sauce, rice vinegar, toasted sesame oil, garlic, and ginger. Add chili (if using). If using Chinese black vinegar, add a small splash. Stir well (or shake in a jar) until glossy and combined.
- Let sit for 10–15 minutes, then taste and adjust as needed (more vinegar for tang, a little more hot water to mellow/thin, more chili for heat).
- Stir in chives/green onion (if using) and serve.
Notes
Storage: Keep refrigerated for up to 4 days.
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Nutrition
Calories: 15kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Sodium: 256mg | Potassium: 18mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.4g | Vitamin A: 33IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 0.1mg