This dipping sauce is an essential accompaniment to any dumplings, and it can be quickly put together in just five minutes. Dumplings are incomplete without a good sauce, and this sauce is a game-changer. This sauce is not just perfect for dumplings but also goes well with other dishes like gyoza, potstickers, spring rolls, wontons, and momos.
What is dumpling sauce?
Dumpling sauce is a condiment that is used to top or dip dumplings. It can be made from various ingredients but typically includes vinegar, soy sauce, chili oil, hot sauce, fresh herbs, and garlic. The best dumpling sauce should have a balance of savory, tangy, sweet, and spicy flavors that complement and elevate the taste of your dumplings. This lip-smacking sauce has everything and requires only a handful of ingredients. It has a well-rounded flavor with a hint of tanginess. It’s also versatile and can be used with scallion pancakes, Korean pancakes, rice paper dumplings, and plain white rice. You can even use the leftover sauce to make noodles. The best part about this sauce is that it can be refrigerated for up to two weeks, so you can make a large batch and enjoy it whenever you want.
Dumpling Sauce Ingredients
Below is the ingredients list and possible substitutions. The exact ingredient amounts are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
Garlic adds an aromatic flavor and a much-needed lift to this easy dumpling sauce. Scallions: Finely chopped green onion delivers a bright flavor and slight texture to this dipping sauce. Soy Sauce: Use tamari for a gluten-free version. Gochujang: for the spice kick. You can use sriracha or any hot sauce instead. Vinegar: The authentic is Chinese black vinegar. It has a fruity, tangy flavor with a noticeable amount of umami. But I didn’t have it on hand; I used rice vinegar. Chili Oil adds a little kick to the dumpling dipping sauce and rich, aromatic flavors. I like to use homemade chili oil. Feel free to use store-bought ones. Toasted Sesame Oil: Toasted sesame oil brings a nutty, aromatic flavor. A little goes a long way. You can buy toasted sesame oil online or at your local Asian grocery store. Brown Sugar: brown sugar adds a sweet element that balances the soy sauce’s saltiness and the vinegar’s sourness. You can use any other sweeteners of your choice. Sesame seeds: for additional nutty flavor and crunch. Cilantro: for the fresh, herby flavors.
How to make it?
Please take all the ingredients of dumpling sauce in a mixing bowl and stir it well. Give it a taste test and adjust it according to your liking.
Your dumpling sauce is ready. Serve it with gyoza, potstickers, wontons, momos, savory Korean pancakes, or rice paper dumplings. Enjoy.
You can swap rice vinegar for apple cider vinegar or use white vinegar. Use tamari or liquid aminos instead of soy sauce for a gluten-free sauce. Make it less spicy by lowering the chili oil or gochujang sauce used. To make it less salty, use low-sodium soy sauce. This recipe for dumpling sauce makes about ½ cup worth of sauce. You can double or triple the recipe If you want to make more of it. I did use Trader Joe’s frozen veggie Thai dumplings and loved this sauce. I highly recommend them, but you can always use your favorite dumplings.
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