Zesty Citrus Soy Dipping Sauce

Brighten up your meals with this Zesty Citrus Soy Dipping Sauce—a quick and flavorful condiment that’s perfect for everything from dumplings to spring rolls and grilled meats. This vibrant sauce combines the rich umami of soy sauce with the tangy brightness of freshly squeezed orange juice and rice vinegar, balanced by the subtle sweetness of honey. Enhanced with aromatic ginger, garlic, and sesame oil, it’s finished with a sprinkle of red chili flakes for a gentle kick and sesame seeds for added texture. Ready in just 10 minutes with no cooking required, this versatile dip is as easy to make as it is delicious. Serve it fresh or allow the flavors to meld for a deeper, more complex taste—ideal for elevating your favorite appetizers or adding zing to simple dishes!

Nutriscore Rating: 56/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons orange juice, freshly squeezed
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 2 teaspoons honey
• 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 0.5 teaspoon red chili flakes
• 2 tablespoons green onion, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Directions

Step 1

In a medium mixing bowl, combine 4 tablespoons of soy sauce and 2 tablespoons of rice vinegar.

Step 2

Add 2 tablespoons of freshly squeezed orange juice and 1 teaspoon of sesame oil.

Step 3

Stir in 2 teaspoons of honey until fully dissolved in the liquid ingredients.

Step 4

Grate 1 teaspoon of fresh ginger and mince 2 cloves of garlic, then add to the bowl.

Step 5

Sprinkle 0.5 teaspoon of red chili flakes into the mixture for a bit of heat.

Step 6

Add 2 tablespoons of finely chopped green onion for freshness and crunch.

Step 7

Stir all the ingredients together until well combined.

Step 8

Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of sesame seeds over the sauce and give it a final stir.

Step 9

Transfer to a serving bowl or individual dipping bowls.

Step 10

Serve immediately or let it sit for an hour to deepen the flavors. Store any leftovers in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(171.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	280.5

Total Fat 19.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 2.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2310.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 22.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 2.0g	0%
Total Sugars 14.5g
Protein 8.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 41.8mg	0%
Iron 1.8mg	0%
Potassium 363.8mg	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: 58.8%

Protein: 11.2%

Carbs: 29.9%