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Easy Dumpling Dipping Sauce

Close-up of a bowl of vibrant red dumpling sauce with chili flakes, ready to serve.

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A simple 4-ingredient dipping sauce for potstickers and dumplings. This sauce balances salty, tangy, and spicy flavors and can be adjusted to your heat preference. It keeps well in the refrigerator for weeks.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon chili garlic sauce (or more, to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil

Instructions

  1. Combine soy sauce and rice vinegar in a small bowl.
  2. Stir in chili garlic sauce, starting with 1 tablespoon and adding more if you prefer a spicier sauce.
  3. Add sesame oil and mix well.
  4. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
  5. Pour into a small serving dish or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Notes

  • This sauce is best served with potstickers, gyoza, or other dumplings.
  • For a milder sauce, reduce the amount of chili garlic sauce.
  • For a tangier sauce, add a little more rice vinegar.
  • This sauce can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

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