Description
A bold, quick homemade dipping sauce combining savory soy sauce, tangy Chinese black vinegar, toasted sesame oil, and optional aromatics like scallion, chili, ginger, and sesame seeds—ready in just 5 minutes.
Ingredients
1 tbsp regular soy sauce (or low‑sodium/tamari for gluten‑free)
1 tbsp Chinese black vinegar (Chinkiang vinegar) or substitute with rice vinegar
1 tsp sesame oil (or a neutral oil like avocado or canola)
Optional additions (use all or pick and choose to taste):
½ tsp white sugar or brown sugar
½ tsp thinly sliced fresh ginger
1 tsp finely chopped green onion (scallion)
½ tsp sesame seeds
½–1 tsp chili oil or a pinch red chili flakes
Instructions
In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, black vinegar, and sesame oil. Whisk until smooth—that’s your flavorful base.
Stir in any optional add‑ins you’d like: sugar for balance, ginger or scallion for freshness, sesame seeds for nuttiness, and chili oil or flakes for heat. Mix well.
Let sit for a minute so flavors meld. Serve immediately with dumplings—potstickers, gyoza, or soup dumplings—or store in the fridge. The sauce keeps up to one week chilled (oil may solidify). Freezing is possible up to 4 months; thaw before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
