Description
A savory, tangy, and slightly sweet dipping sauce perfect for pot stickers, dumplings, or other Asian appetizers.
Ingredients
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- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 green onion, thinly sliced (optional)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, rice vinegar, and water.
- Add sesame oil and sugar, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
- Mix in minced garlic and grated ginger.
- Stir in red pepper flakes and green onion if using.
- Let the sauce sit for 10-15 minutes to allow flavors to meld before serving.
Notes
- Adjust sweetness or saltiness to your taste by altering sugar or soy sauce levels.
- Can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Use low-sodium soy sauce for a lower sodium option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 10
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg