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Six Dumpling Sauces

Six Dumpling Sauces to Wow Your Taste Buds at Home

Discover Six Dumpling Sauces that will elevate your culinary experience at home, perfect for fresh dumplings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 sauces
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 50
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Soy-Based Sauce
  • ½ cup Soy Sauce Swap with tamari for gluten-free
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice Lemon juice can be used as a substitute
  • 1 tablespoon Chili Sauce Adjust quantity based on spice tolerance
Gochujang Sauce
  • ¼ cup Gochujang Paste Sriracha can be used for milder heat
  • 1 tablespoon Fish Sauce Omit for vegan versions
  • 2 teaspoons Lime Juice
Ponzu Sauce
  • ½ cup Ponzu Sauce Regular soy sauce mixed with citrus works well
  • 1 tablespoon Lime Juice
Variations and Extras
  • to taste Fresh Herbs (Cilantro or Green Onions) Enhances freshness
  • if available Yuzu Incorporate into ponzu for unique flavor

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • spoon

Method
 

Soy-Based Sauce Preparation
  1. Combine ½ cup of soy sauce with 2 tablespoons of lime juice and 1 tablespoon of chili sauce in a medium bowl. Whisk until smooth. Set aside.
Gochujang Sauce Preparation
  1. Mix ¼ cup of gochujang paste with 1 tablespoon of fish sauce and 2 teaspoons of lime juice in another bowl. Whisk until creamy.
Ponzu Sauce Preparation
  1. Combine ½ cup of ponzu sauce with 1 tablespoon of lime juice in a small bowl. Whisk thoroughly.
Sweet and Spicy Chili Sauce Preparation
  1. Combine ½ cup of chili sauce with 1 tablespoon of soy sauce and 1 teaspoon of lime juice. Stir until blended.
Vegan Alternative Preparation
  1. Mix ½ cup of tamari with 1 tablespoon of lime juice and 1 tablespoon of sriracha. Whisk until smooth.
Assemble and Chill
  1. Pour each sauce into separate bowls, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sauceCalories: 50kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 1gSodium: 600mgPotassium: 10mgSugar: 2gVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 1mg

Notes

These sauces can be made in advance and stored in the fridge or freezer for longer shelf life. Adjust flavors to your liking and enjoy with your favorite dumplings.

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