Sesame Oil Dipping Sauce

Sesame Oil Dipping Sauce

A nutty, savory blend for dumplings, noodles, and grilled meats.

Total 5 min Makes 8 oz Calories 45/serving

Dietary

Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Dairy free, Nut free, Halal, Kosher

Allergens

Soy, Sesame, Wheat

This simple dipping sauce combines toasted sesame oil with soy sauce, vinegar, and a touch of garlic for a rich, nutty condiment. It comes together in minutes with no cooking required, making it a quick companion for potstickers, dumplings, spring rolls, or cold noodle dishes. Adjust the ratios to balance salty, tangy, and nutty notes to taste.

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
  • 1 scallion, thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Method

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sugar until the sugar dissolves.

  2. Stir in the minced garlic, ginger, scallion, sesame seeds, and red pepper flakes, if using.

  3. Let the sauce sit at room temperature for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld before serving.

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Sesame Oil Dipping Sauce

This simple dipping sauce combines toasted sesame oil with soy sauce, vinegar, and a touch of garlic for a rich, nutty condiment. It comes together in minutes with no cooking required, making it a quick companion for potstickers, dumplings, spring rolls, or cold noodle dishes. Adjust the ratios to balance salty, tangy, and nutty notes to taste.

5 min 8 oz 45 cal

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
  • 1 scallion, thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Method

  1. 1

    In a small bowl, whisk together the sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sugar until the sugar dissolves.

  2. 2

    Stir in the minced garlic, ginger, scallion, sesame seeds, and red pepper flakes, if using.

  3. 3

    Let the sauce sit at room temperature for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld before serving.