Sweet Soy Dipping Sauce

Enhance your meals with the perfect balance of savory, sweet, and tangy flavors in this homemade Sweet Soy Dipping Sauce. Bursting with umami from soy sauce and dark soy sauce, this rich blend is elevated by the natural sweetness of brown sugar and honey, while a touch of rice vinegar adds a zesty kick. Fragrant garlic, freshly grated ginger, and toasted sesame oil infuse every drop with vibrant depth, and optional red chili flakes bring a customizable hint of spice. Quick and easy to prepare in just 10 minutes, this versatile sauce is perfect for pairing with dumplings, spring rolls, grilled meats, or even as a flavorful drizzle over rice bowls. Finished with a sprinkling of scallions and sesame seeds for an eye-catching garnish, this dipping sauce is a must-have addition to your culinary repertoire!

Nutriscore Rating: 50/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons Dark soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger
• 0.5 teaspoon Red chili flakes (optional)
• 1 teaspoon White sesame seeds (optional)
• 1 stalk Scallions

Directions

Step 1

Peel and finely mince the garlic cloves.

Step 2

Peel and grate the fresh ginger using a microplane or fine grater.

Step 3

In a small saucepan, combine soy sauce, dark soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, and rice vinegar. Stir to combine.

Step 4

Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring continuously to dissolve the sugar completely.

Step 5

Add the minced garlic, grated ginger, and sesame oil to the saucepan. Stir and let it simmer for 1-2 minutes to infuse the flavors.

Step 6

If desired, stir in red chili flakes for a hint of spice.

Step 7

Remove the sauce from heat and let it cool slightly.

Step 8

Thinly slice the scallion and set aside. Toast the sesame seeds in a dry pan over low heat until golden and aromatic, if using.

Step 9

Once the sauce has cooled, transfer it to a small bowl for serving. Garnish with sliced scallions and toasted sesame seeds for added flavor and presentation.

Step 10

Serve the Sweet Soy Dipping Sauce alongside your favorite appetizers or grilled dishes.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(194.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	350.4

Total Fat 15.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 2.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.9g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4474.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 45.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 1.6g	0%
Total Sugars 35.5g
Protein 9.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 98.9mg	0%
Iron 2.4mg	0%
Potassium 474.2mg	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: 39.4%

Protein: 10.6%

Carbs: 50.0%