Yum Cha Dipping Sauce
Elevate your next Yum Cha experience with this quick and flavor-packed Yum Cha Dipping Sauce. A harmonious blend of bold soy sauce, tangy rice vinegar, nutty sesame oil, and a touch of sweetness from honey or sugar, this sauce is perfectly balanced to complement all your favorite dim sum dishes. Fresh garlic and ginger add a zesty kick, while optional chili flakes infuse a hint of heat and cilantro offers a fresh, herbal garnish. Ready in just 5 minutes with no cooking required, this versatile dipping sauce is a must-have for dumplings, spring rolls, steamed buns, and more. Perfectly customizable to suit your taste, it’s the ultimate accompaniment to your next Asian-inspired feast.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon Honey (or sugar)
- 1 clove Garlic, finely minced
- 1 teaspoon Ginger, finely grated
- 0.5 teaspoon Chili flakes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon Cilantro, finely chopped (optional, for garnish)
- 1 tablespoon Water
Instructions
In a small mixing bowl, combine the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey (or sugar), and water. Whisk until the honey or sugar dissolves completely.
Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the mixture and stir to combine.
If desired, stir in the chili flakes for an extra kick of heat.
Taste the sauce and adjust to your preferences—add more sweetness, tanginess, or heat as needed.
Transfer the dipping sauce to a small serving dish. Optionally, garnish with chopped cilantro for a fresh, herbal note.
Serve immediately alongside your favorite Yum Cha dishes, such as dumplings, spring rolls, or buns.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
194 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 14.6 g | 19% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.1 g | 11% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2308 mg | 100% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 11.9 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.5 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.7 g | ||
| Protein | 6.3 g | 13% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 29 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 280 mg | 6% | |
*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.
