Juicy Dumplings with Sweet, Savory, Garlicky Chili Sauce (Best Easy Dumpling Dipping Sauce)
Juicy Dumplings with Sweet, Savory, Garlicky Chili Sauce (Best Easy Dumpling Dipping Sauce)
Ingredients
For the Sauce
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon honey, or maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon chili garlic oil, or more to taste
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped, or green onions
For the Dumplings
- 1 pound frozen dumplings
- as needed water, for boiling
Optional Garnishes and Additions
- as needed sesame seeds, for garnish
- as needed cilantro, chopped, for garnish
- as needed chili crisp, for extra heat
- as needed red pepper flakes, for extra heat
- as needed lime juice, freshly squeezed, for brighter flavor
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey (or maple syrup), chili garlic oil, minced garlic, sesame seeds, and chopped cilantro or green onions until thoroughly combined. Set aside.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil over high heat.
⏱️ 3 min•🌡️ 212
- 3
Add the frozen dumplings to the boiling water. Cook according to the package directions, usually 5–8 minutes, until they are heated through and float to the surface.
⏱️ 8 min•🌡️ 212
- 4
Carefully drain the cooked dumplings from the water using a slotted spoon or colander.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Transfer the drained dumplings to a serving plate. Pour the prepared dipping sauce generously over the dumplings or serve it on the side for dipping.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Garnish with extra sesame seeds and chopped cilantro or green onions if desired. For extra heat, add a spoonful of chili crisp or a pinch of red pepper flakes. For a brighter flavor, squeeze in a little fresh lime juice before serving.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Juicy Dumplings with Sweet, Savory, Garlicky Chili Sauce (Best Easy Dumpling Dipping Sauce)
For the Sauce
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon honey, or maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon chili garlic oil, or more to taste
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped, or green onions
For the Dumplings
- 1 pound frozen dumplings
- as needed water, for boiling
Optional Garnishes and Additions
- as needed sesame seeds, for garnish
- as needed cilantro, chopped, for garnish
- as needed chili crisp, for extra heat
- as needed red pepper flakes, for extra heat
- as needed lime juice, freshly squeezed, for brighter flavor
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey (or maple syrup), chili garlic oil, minced garlic, sesame seeds, and chopped cilantro or green onions until thoroughly combined. Set aside.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil over high heat.
⏱️ 3 min•🌡️ 212 - 3
Add the frozen dumplings to the boiling water. Cook according to the package directions, usually 5–8 minutes, until they are heated through and float to the surface.
⏱️ 8 min•🌡️ 212 - 4
Carefully drain the cooked dumplings from the water using a slotted spoon or colander.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Transfer the drained dumplings to a serving plate. Pour the prepared dipping sauce generously over the dumplings or serve it on the side for dipping.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Garnish with extra sesame seeds and chopped cilantro or green onions if desired. For extra heat, add a spoonful of chili crisp or a pinch of red pepper flakes. For a brighter flavor, squeeze in a little fresh lime juice before serving.
⏱️ 1 min