Description
This easy homemade dumpling sauce is a perfect blend of savory, tangy, salty, and spicy, ideal for potstickers, gyoza, and wontons. Customize it to your taste with simple pantry staples.
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon chili oil (optional)
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon green onions, finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon water (optional)
Instructions
- Combine soy sauce and rice vinegar in a small bowl.
- Stir in sesame oil and chili oil. Adjust chili oil for desired heat.
- Add minced garlic, chopped green onions, and sugar.
- Mix all ingredients until well combined.
- If the flavor is too strong, add water to mellow it out.
- Let the sauce sit for a few minutes to blend flavors before serving.
Notes
- Store leftover sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Stir well before using leftover sauce.
- For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free soy sauce or tamari.
- This sauce can also be used as a drizzle for vegetables, a noodle dressing, or a marinade.
- Variations include adding hoisin sauce for sweetness or fish sauce for umami. Crushed red pepper flakes or grated ginger can add different types of heat and zest. A splash of lime juice or orange zest adds a citrusy twist.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: Approx. 20
- Sugar: Approx. 1.5g
- Sodium: Approx. 350mg
- Fat: Approx. 1g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 2g
- Fiber: Approx. 0g
- Protein: Approx. 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg