Description
This quick and easy potsticker dipping sauce is savory, slightly tangy, and perfectly balanced with a hint of sweetness. It’s a great complement to homemade or store-bought potstickers, dumplings, or gyoza. Made with basic pantry ingredients, this sauce comes together in minutes, adding an extra layer of flavor to your favorite Asian appetizers.
Ingredients
Units
Scale
- 1/4 cup soy sauce (regular or low sodium)
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon sugar (or honey for a natural sweetener)
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, freshly grated
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes (optional, for a spicy kick)
- 1 tablespoon green onions, finely chopped (optional)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, sugar, and water until the sugar is dissolved.
- Add the minced garlic and freshly grated ginger to the sauce, stirring well to combine.
- For extra heat, stir in chili flakes if desired.
- Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
- Serve alongside freshly cooked potstickers or dumplings.
Notes
- You can adjust the sweetness by adding more or less sugar or honey.
- For a gluten-free option, use tamari instead of soy sauce.
- Feel free to add a squeeze of fresh lime juice for a citrusy twist.