Description
This flavorful and easy-to-make potsticker sauce is the perfect dipping accompaniment for your favorite dumplings, gyoza, or potstickers. Combining soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and a touch of sweetness with fresh garlic and ginger, this Asian-inspired sauce delivers a balanced blend of salty, tangy, and savory notes with optional heat from chili flakes or chili oil. Ready in minutes without any cooking, it enhances the taste of your dishes effortlessly.
Ingredients
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Sauce Ingredients
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes or chili oil (optional for heat)
- 1 teaspoon finely minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon finely grated fresh ginger
- 1 green onion, finely sliced (optional)
Instructions
- Combine Base Ingredients: In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, and water to create the foundation of the sauce.
- Add Flavor Enhancers: Stir in the sesame oil and sugar until the sugar has fully dissolved, balancing the salty and sweet flavors.
- Incorporate Heat and Aromatics: Add the chili flakes or chili oil if you want a bit of heat, then mix in the minced garlic and grated ginger to infuse the sauce with fresh, aromatic flavors.
- Finish with Fresh Onion: Top the sauce with finely sliced green onions if desired, adding a mild sharpness and color contrast.
- Let Flavors Meld: Stir the sauce well and let it sit for at least 10 minutes to allow the flavors to blend and deepen before serving with freshly cooked potstickers.
Notes
- Adjust sweetness or heat by increasing sugar or chili oil according to your taste preferences.
- For a thicker dipping sauce, reduce the amount of water slightly or whisk in a pinch of cornstarch and gently heat until slightly thickened.
