Sesame Soy Dipping Sauce Marinade

Elevate your meals with this quick and versatile Sesame Soy Dipping Sauce Marinade! Packed with bold, umami-rich soy sauce, nutty sesame oil, tangy rice vinegar, and a hint of sweetness from honey or brown sugar, this recipe is your go-to for adding a burst of flavor to everything from dumplings to grilled meats. Fresh garlic and ginger infuse it with zesty warmth, while toasted sesame seeds and green onion give it texture and brightness. Customize the spice level with optional red pepper flakes or enjoy as-is for a perfectly balanced, no-cook sauce that comes together in just 5 minutes. Use it as a flavorful dipping sauce, a marinade, or even a drizzle over your favorite dishes—the possibilities are endless!

Nutriscore Rating: 50/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:5 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons Sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Honey (or brown sugar)
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon Ginger, grated
• 1 teaspoon Toasted sesame seeds
• 0.5 teaspoon Red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1 stalk Green onion, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons Water

Directions

Step 1

In a small mixing bowl, combine the soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, and water, whisking until well blended.

Step 2

Add the honey (or brown sugar) and whisk until fully dissolved.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic, grated ginger, and toasted sesame seeds.

Step 4

If desired, add the red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.

Step 5

Sprinkle in the finely chopped green onion and stir well.

Step 6

Taste and adjust the seasoning, adding more soy sauce for saltiness, honey for sweetness, or rice vinegar for tanginess, if needed.

Step 7

Use immediately as a dipping sauce or transfer to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(197.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	377.6

Total Fat 29.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 11.8g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2309.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 25.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 1.4g	0%
Total Sugars 18.0g
Protein 7.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 66.6mg	0%
Iron 1.7mg	0%
Potassium 318.1mg	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: 67.3%

Protein: 7.2%

Carbs: 25.5%