Dumpling Sauce
This quick and easy dumpling sauce adds savory and spicy flavors to your dumplings or wontons, perfect for dipping.
Ingredients
Sauce Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon Soy sauce Use reduced sodium for less saltiness.
- 1 tablespoon Chili oil Adjust according to spice preference.
- 1 tablespoon Doubanjiang A spicy fermented broad bean paste.
- 1 teaspoon Sugar Balance the saltiness with sweetness.
- 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar Adds acidity and brightness.
- 1 clove Garlic (minced) Use fresh for best flavor.
- 1 teaspoon Ginger (minced) Fresh ginger enhances flavor.
- 1 teaspoon Sesame oil Adds a nutty flavor.
Instructions
Combine Ingredients
- In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, chili oil, doubanjiang, sugar, and rice vinegar.
- Add the minced garlic and ginger to the bowl.
- Drizzle with sesame oil.
- Mix well to combine all ingredients.
- Taste the sauce and adjust the flavors according to your preference.
Serve
- Dumpling sauce is best served fresh. Drizzle it over steamed or fried dumplings and wontons or use it as a dipping sauce.
- For a colorful presentation, garnish with sliced green onions or sesame seeds.
Notes
Store leftover dumpling sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for about a week. Stir before using again. Start with small amounts of chili oil if you're sensitive to spice and experiment with ingredient ratios.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 45kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 1gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0.3gSodium: 600mgSugar: 1g
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