This is the only dumpling sauce you’ll ever need – zesty, salty, slightly sweet and totally moreish. Quick Dumpling Dipping Sauce is ready in 5 minutes and versatile enough to use on everything from dumplings to noodles.
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Total Time5 minutesmins
Ingredients
2spring onions (scallions), finely sliced
1tspfreshly minced ginger
½tspfreshly minced garlic
2tbsptamari or all-purpose soy sauce (use tamari for gluten-free)
1tbsprice wine vinegar
1tspcaster (superfine) sugar
1tspsesame oil
1tbspsesame seeds, preferably toasted
1tbspchilli oil, store-bought or homemade (optional)
2tbspboiling water (optional), to mellow intensity or thin sauce
Instructions
Combine all the ingredients in a small bowl or jar. Stir well until the sugar is dissolved.
Add boiling water if you want to soften the bite of the raw garlic or thin the sauce slightly.
Let sit for at least 5 minutes before serving to let the flavours mingle.
Serve with dumplings.
Notes
Make Ahead
Store in a sealed jar or container in the fridge for up to 7 days. The flavours will deepen over time. Stir before using.
Leftovers
Store in the fridge in a sealed jar or airtight container. Not suitable for freezing. If the oil has solidified, add a little more oil or boiling water to loosen.
Nutrition Facts
Quick Dumpling Dipping Sauce
Amount per Serving
Calories
81
% Daily Value*
Fat
7
g
11
%
Saturated Fat
1
g
6
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
4
g
Sodium
682
mg
30
%
Potassium
59
mg
2
%
Carbohydrates
3
g
1
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
1
g
1
%
Protein
2
g
4
%
Vitamin A
60
IU
1
%
Vitamin C
1
mg
1
%
Calcium
35
mg
4
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.