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Recipe cb5df33414

Potsticker Sauce

Savory, tangy, lightly sweet dipping sauce with optional heat—perfect for dumplings, potstickers, gyoza, spring rolls, rice bowls, and quick stir-fries. Whisked together in 5 minutes with simple pantry ingredients.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Condiment, Sauce
Cuisine Asian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 10 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon honey or sugar (optional)
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon water (optional, to dilute)
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes or a drizzle of chili oil (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon green onion, finely sliced (garnish)
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds (optional garnish)

Instructions
 

  • In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil until combined.
  • Whisk in honey or sugar (if using) until dissolved.
  • Add minced garlic and grated ginger; whisk to distribute.
  • If a milder flavor is desired, whisk in the water to dilute.
  • Stir in red pepper flakes or a drizzle of chili oil for heat, if desired.
  • Let the sauce rest 5–10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
  • Garnish with sliced green onion and toasted sesame seeds just before serving.
  • Serve as a dipping sauce for potstickers, dumplings, gyoza, spring rolls, or drizzle over rice and stir-fries.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tablespoonCalories: 10kcalCarbohydrates: 1gFat: 0.5gSodium: 360mgSugar: 1g
Keyword Dumpling Dipping Sauce, Easy Weeknight, Gyoza Sauce, Potsticker Sauce, Quick Sauce
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