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Summary
We constantly reach for this recipe because it is surprisingly nuanced for how quick and easy it is to make.
Gyozas or any type of dumpling for that matter, just aren’t the same without a solid dumpling dipping sauce recipe. While there are a lot of embellishments you can make to create the sauce, we constantly choose this method because it is so easy to make while also tasting great.
You can make it without any chopping or having the buy fresh ingredients for it. So it is perfect for a busy day when you don’t want to clean, but want to put forth a killer sauce to drown your potstickers in. It’s balanced, vibrant, and has just the right amount of heat. It’s so good it will make you want to bathe in it, or in the very least, unashamedly drink it.
Ultra Fast Potsticker/Gyoza Dipping Sauce
12
servings2
minutes0
minutes19
kcal2
minutesWhile there are a lot of embellishments you can make to create the sauce, we constantly choose this method because it is so easy to make while also tasting great.
Ingredients
57 g 4 tbsp Soy Sauce
30 g 3 tbsp Rice Vinegar (unseasoned)
6 g 1 tsp Chili Garlic Sauce
3 g 1/2 tsp Toasted Sesame Oil
2 g 1/2 tsp green onion, about 1/2 green onion, finely chopped (optional)
2 g 1/2 tsp sesame seeds (optional)
Directions
Before We Start
Versatility: You can use this sauce for gyoza, potstickers, dumplings… it is great for any type of dumpling.
Chili Garlic Sauce: This stuff is complex in flavor and has a long shelf life, making it the perfect cheat code for a quick delicious sauce at a moment’s notice. If you don’t have it, substitute sriracha or chili oil.
Green Onion: The green onion is an optional add-on. It doesn’t bring a lot to the party, so if you are in a hurry and want to avoid cleaning a knife and cutting board, it’s OK to skip.
Sesame Seeds: You can also add sesame seeds for garnish. Totally optional.Add ingredients together
Measure and combine the soy sauce, vinegar, chili garlic sauce, and sesame oil in a small bowl.Mix
Using a spoon or fork, mix all the ingredients until well incorporated.Garnish (optional)
Finely chop up the green onion adding the green parts only to the sauce as well as the sesame seeds and enjoy.
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Additional Details About This Recipe
Are Gyoza, Potsticker, and Dumpling Sauces all the same?
Gyozas and potstickers are types of dumplings. So all dumpling/gyoza/potsticker sauces can be used with any type of dumpling you wish. The terms are used interchangeably for the sauce.
What if I can’t find chili garlic sauce?
You can use sriracha or chili oil instead. Although the chili garlic sauce is worth finding!
Can I make it in advance?
Yes! You can make the sauce in advance, however we recommend not adding any garnish until you are ready to serve.
Nutritional Facts
Calories: 19
Fat: <1g
Carbs: 1.7g
Protein: 1g
Sodium: 999mg