Description
Quick and Tasty Dumpling Sauce Recipe made with simple pantry staples—perfect for dipping, drizzling, and adding bold flavor fast.
Ingredients
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon hot water
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon chili oil
• 1 teaspoon garlic (minced)
• 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
• ½ teaspoon sesame oil
Instructions
1. Prepare your mise en place: measure out all ingredients and have a small mixing bowl ready.
2. Add 1 teaspoon sugar to the bowl.
3. Pour in 1 tablespoon hot water (just off the boil) and stir vigorously with a spoon or small whisk until the sugar fully dissolves—about 20 to 30 seconds.
4. Stir in 2 tablespoons soy sauce, making sure the liquid turns a uniform color.
5. Add 1 teaspoon rice vinegar and 1 teaspoon chili oil. Continue stirring gently to blend all liquids together.
6. Spoon in 1 teaspoon minced garlic and 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds. Mix thoroughly so the garlic and seeds are evenly distributed.
7. Drizzle ½ teaspoon sesame oil over the top; do not stir immediately. Let it float briefly on the surface to preserve its aromatic properties.
8. Give the sauce one final gentle stir. Taste and, if desired, adjust by adding a pinch more sugar for sweetness or a few extra drops of chili oil for heat.
9. Serve the sauce immediately alongside your favorite dumplings, or cover and let it rest at room temperature for up to 1 hour to allow flavors to deepen.
Notes
Use fresh, high-quality soy sauce for the best umami punch.
Make sure the water is hot enough to dissolve the sugar quickly.
Mince the garlic as finely as possible to prevent large chunks in the sauce.
Toast sesame seeds over low heat until fragrant to enhance their nuttiness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Sauce / Condiment
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Keywords: dumpling sauce, dipping sauce, easy Asian sauce, soy dipping sauce, gyoza sauce, potsticker dip, homemade dumpling dip