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Dumpling Dipping Sauce

A perfect balance of tangy, spicy, and savory sauce ready in five minutes to elevate your dumplings, stir-fries, or noodles.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Sauces and Condiments
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese
Calories: 35
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons chili oil adjust to taste
  • 2 cloves garlic minced finely
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger minced finely
  • 1 tablespoon green onion sliced thin (optional garnish)
  • 1/2 teaspoon white sugar optional, balances acidity

Equipment

  • Small mixing bowl
  • Whisk or small spoon
  • Measuring spoons
  • Measuring cups
  • Glass jars for storage

Method
 

  1. Mince the garlic and ginger as finely as possible and measure all liquids before starting.
  2. Pour 3 tablespoons rice vinegar into a small mixing bowl.
  3. Add 3 tablespoons soy sauce to the bowl and stir to combine.
  4. Whisk in 1 tablespoon sesame oil vigorously for about 10 seconds to emulsify.
  5. Stir in 1 teaspoon chili oil, taste, and adjust heat as desired.
  6. Fold in the minced garlic and ginger and stir for about 20 seconds to distribute evenly.
  7. Taste the sauce and adjust balance by adding more sugar, vinegar, or chili oil one small element at a time.
  8. Stir in sliced green onion if using and let the sauce rest for 2 to 3 minutes before serving.

Notes

Store in a glass jar in the refrigerator for up to three weeks; stir before each use.