Soy Vinegar Dipping Sauce
A tangy, savory dipping sauce ready in minutes, perfect alongside dumplings or spring rolls.
Dietary
Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Dairy free, Nut free, Halal, Kosher
Allergens
Soy, Wheat, Sesame
This quick sauce balances salty soy sauce with bright rice vinegar, a touch of sesame oil, and a hint of sweetness. It comes together with just a whisk and a bowl, making it an easy companion for potstickers, gyoza, dumplings, or fresh spring rolls. Adjust the ratios to taste for a sharper or milder finish.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 scallion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Method
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In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and sugar until the sugar dissolves.
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Stir in the minced garlic, grated ginger, sliced scallion, sesame seeds, and red pepper flakes.
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Let the sauce sit at room temperature for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld before serving.
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Soy Vinegar Dipping Sauce
This quick sauce balances salty soy sauce with bright rice vinegar, a touch of sesame oil, and a hint of sweetness. It comes together with just a whisk and a bowl, making it an easy companion for potstickers, gyoza, dumplings, or fresh spring rolls. Adjust the ratios to taste for a sharper or milder finish.
5 min 8 oz 25 cal
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 scallion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Method
- 1
In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and sugar until the sugar dissolves.
- 2
Stir in the minced garlic, grated ginger, sliced scallion, sesame seeds, and red pepper flakes.
- 3
Let the sauce sit at room temperature for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld before serving.