Easy Asian Dipping Sauce for Dim Sum

Elevate your dim sum experience with this quick and flavorful Easy Asian Dipping Sauce! Ready in just 5 minutes, this versatile sauce blends savory soy sauce, tangy rice vinegar, and nutty sesame oil with a touch of honey for balance. Fresh garlic and ginger amp up the aroma, while optional chili flakes provide a customizable kick. The final flourish of green onions and cilantro adds a vibrant freshness, making it the perfect accompaniment to dumplings, spring rolls, or scallion pancakes. With no cooking required, this dipping sauce is an effortless way to add authentic Asian-inspired flair to your next meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 58/100

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Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:5 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

4 tablespoons Soy sauce
2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
1 teaspoon Sesame oil
1 teaspoon Honey
1 clove Garlic, minced
1 teaspoon Fresh ginger, grated
0.5 teaspoon Chili flakes (optional)
2 tablespoons Green onions, finely sliced
1 tablespoon Cilantro leaves (optional)

Directions

Step 1

In a small mixing bowl, combine the soy sauce and rice vinegar.

Step 2

Whisk in the sesame oil and honey until well combined.

Step 3

Add the minced garlic and grated ginger, stirring to incorporate the flavors.

Step 4

If you prefer a spicy kick, stir in the chili flakes.

Step 5

Fold in the green onions and, if desired, cilantro leaves for a fresh burst of flavor.

Step 6

Serve immediately alongside your favorite dim sum, or let the sauce rest for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 7

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Portion size

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(135.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	199.0

Total Fat 14.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 2.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.9g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2308.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 12.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 1.9g	0%
Total Sugars 7.0g
Protein 6.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 37.3mg	0%
Iron 1.4mg	0%
Potassium 317.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 62.9%

Protein: 12.4%

Carbs: 24.7%