Sesame Dipping Sauce
Elevate your dipping game with this flavorful and versatile Sesame Dipping Sauce, a perfect balance of savory, tangy, and slightly sweet notes. Made with pantry staples like soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, and rice vinegar, this quick recipe comes together in just 5 minutes. Freshly minced garlic and grated ginger add a zesty kick, while toasted sesame seeds infuse a nutty aroma that will tantalize your taste buds. Customize the spice level with optional chili flakes, and adjust the sweetness with a drizzle of honey. This Asian-inspired dipping sauce pairs beautifully with dumplings, spring rolls, grilled meats, or even as a drizzle over noodles or salads. Easy to make and endlessly adaptable, it’s a must-have for any culinary occasion!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Toasted sesame oil
- 1.5 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 clove Garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds, toasted
- 0.5 teaspoon Chili flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons Water
Instructions
In a small mixing bowl, combine the soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, and rice vinegar. Mix well.
Add the honey, minced garlic, and grated ginger to the bowl. Whisk until the honey dissolves completely.
Stir in the toasted sesame seeds and chili flakes, if using, for added heat.
Pour in the water to slightly thin out the sauce. Mix until all ingredients are fully incorporated.
Taste and adjust seasoning, adding a little more honey for sweetness or soy sauce for saltiness as needed.
Serve immediately as a dipping sauce or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
86 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 7.1 g | 9% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.0 g | 5% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 433 mg | 19% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 5.6 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.4 g | ||
| Protein | 1.2 g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 6 mg | 0% | |
| Iron | 0.2 mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 53 mg | 1% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
