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    Home » Recipes » Sauces/Dips

    Dumpling Sauce

    Last Modified: September 27, 2022 - Published by: christieathome

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    Dumpling Sauce. This is the simplest and easiest dumpling dipping sauce you'll ever make with only 3-ingredients and 1 minute!

    dumplings

    The best way to enjoy homemade Chinese dumplings, store-bought dumplings or Japanese gyoza are with my easy sauce.

    This condiment is so versatile you can also have it with soup dumplings, scallion pancakes, mushroom dumplings or even with plain white rice. It’s also serves well as a Korean dumpling sauce too!

    dumplings

    Simple & Quick

    There are many easy dumpling sauce recipes online but the best thing about my sauce is it takes seconds with just 3 key ingredient.

    Easy Dumpling Dipping Sauce

    My easy dumpling sauce contains the first common ingredient which is soy sauce. It's then elevated with Chinese black vinegar, and a teaspoon sesame oil! That's it. This is a common way to make this condiment in Chinese cooking. You'll find it served at the Chinese restaurants with dumplings.

    dumpling dipping sauce

    Additions

    The foundation of this sauce is simple and versatile allowing you to add any of the following ingredients to it to elevate it even more:

    • sesame seeds
    • scallions
    • brown sugar for a hint of sweetness

    For a spicy dumpling sauce:

    Add a little bit of chili oil, chili sauce or red pepper flakes for a little kick of spice. I share a recipe for Chinese Chili Oil here.

    chinese chili oil

    What kind of vinegar do I need?

    For this dumpling dip recipe, there's a specific type of Asian black vinegar in Asian cuisine that I highly recommend. It's called Chinkiang Vinegar and it comes in this yellow bottle. You can purchase it at most Asian grocers or online. See image below.

    It's commonly used in Chinese cuisine for a hint of acid. It has a milder acidity compared to white wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar. It looks like balsamic vinegar with regards to colour, but it doesn't taste as strong.

    What you’ll need

    You'll need the following Chinese dumpling sauce ingredients. ***Please scroll down to the below Recipe card for full measurements***

    • Regular All-Purpose Soy Sauce
    • Chinese black vinegar
    • Sesame oil

    Optional additions:

    • Sesame seeds
    • Scallions
    • Very thin slices of peeled
    • Chili Oil or red pepper flakes for spice
    • Brown sugar for sweetness

    How to Make Dumpling Sauce

    In a small bowl, add regular soy sauce, black vinegar and sesame oil. Whisk until combined. Enjoy with your dumplings as is or add any of the above suggested additions to elevate it,

    FAQ

    Below are frequently asked questions about this black vinegar dumpling sauce:

    Can I make this homemade dumpling sauce gluten free?

    Yes! Just replace the regular soy sauce with a gluten-free soy sauce, tamari sauce or coconut aminos.

    Can I use a light soy sauce or low sodium soy sauce?

    Yes! You can use both but please add to taste as light soy sauce tends to be saltier than regular soy sauce and low sodium is less saltier.

    What does Chinkiang Vinegar taste like?

    It tastes like a toned down version of vinegar. It's made of water, glutinous rice, wheat bran, sugar and salt. That's it!

    Where can I buy Chinkiang vinegar?

    This vinegar is usually sold at Chinese grocers. You may be able to find it online on Amazon but it's much most cost effective to find it at the store.

    What is dumpling sauce made of?

    It's usually made of soy sauce, a rice vinegar, sesame oil and sometimes chili oil.

    Can you buy dumpling dipping sauce?

    Yes, you can at most Asian grocers but I find that they don't taste as great as homemade ones.

    What can I use instead of Chinese black vinegar?

    If you can't find this vinegar, substitute with rice vinegar.

    Other Asian sauces you may like!

    If you enjoyed this dumplings sauce, you may like these other recipes:

    CHINESE GREEN ONION SAUCE
    CHINESE CHILI OIL
    SAMBAL OELEK

    Here are some of my best dumpling recipes on my blog to pair with your sauce:

    Chinese Pork Chive Dumplings
    Pork Cabbage Dumplings
    Pork Shrimp Dumplings

    I hope you give my recipe a try and enjoy it!

    If you enjoyed my simple dumpling sauce, please leave a star rating and share it with your family and friends or on social media! Take a picture of your re-creation and make sure to tag me @ChristieAtHome in your feed or stories as I would love to see it!

    Christie

    *This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    3-ingredient Dumpling Dipping Sauce

    christieathome
    Dumpling Sauce. This is the simplest and easiest dumpling dipping sauce you'll ever make. It only 3 ingredients and it's so delicious with those dumplings! Takes less than 1 minute to make!
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    Prep Time 1 min
    Total Time 1 min
    Course condiment, dinner, lunch, sauce
    Cuisine Chinese
    Servings 1
    Calories per serving 49 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 tablespoon regular soy sauce
    • 1 tablespoon Chinese black vinegar or rice vinegar
    • 1 teaspoon sesame oil

    Optional additions:

    • ¼ teaspoon sesame seeds or as needed
    • 1 teaspoon green onion finely chopped
    • 1 teaspoon chili oil or as needed
    • 1 teaspoon brown sugar or as needed

    Instructions
     

    • In a small bowl, add regular soy sauce, black vinegar and sesame oil. Whisk until combined. Enjoy with your dumplings as is or add any of the above suggested additions to elevate it.
    Enjoyed my recipe?Please leave a 5 star review (be kind)! Tag me on social media @christieathome as I'd love to see your creations!
    Copyright PolicyPlease do not copy and paste my recipes or use my photos in your own site/blog or social media. If you use my recipe for adaptation, please provide a link back to my recipe and re-write in your own words. Thank you.

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    Nutrition
    Calories: 49kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 1006mg | Potassium: 38mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.3g | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 0.4mg
    Course condiment, dinner, lunch, sauce
    Cuisine Chinese
    Keyword dumpling dip recipe, dumpling dip sauce recipe, dumpling dipping sauce, dumpling dipping sauce vinegar, dumpling dips

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    1. Josiah - DIY Thrill

      September 03, 2020 at 4:14 pm

      5 stars
      This sauce looks so good!

      Reply
    2. Never Ending Journeys

      September 03, 2020 at 5:51 pm

      5 stars
      What a great dumpling dipping sauce! In the past, I've dipped dumplings in spicy mustard, but this sauce looks so tasty. Thanks for sharing this!

      Reply
    3. Katherine | Love In My Oven

      September 03, 2020 at 10:23 pm

      5 stars
      Oh these dumplings look absolutely perfect Christie. Sooo crispy on the outside and delicious!!!

      Reply
    4. mabbi

      September 04, 2020 at 3:16 pm

      5 stars
      These were so grood!

      Reply
    5. Heidi | The Frugal Girls

      September 07, 2020 at 5:07 pm

      5 stars
      I love your homemade sauce, it's so much easier to make a sauce when it only requires 3 ingredients! And... I had never heard of Chinkiang Vinegar before, it sounds really really good! 😋

      Reply
    6. Sue

      January 15, 2023 at 8:06 pm

      5 stars
      This sauce was great and easy to make! Tastes like the sauce we get at restaurants. Thanks for sharing it!
      I made more to have on hand. Does it need to be refrigerated? And does the Chinkiang vinegar need to be refrigerated?

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      • christieathome

        January 16, 2023 at 3:59 pm

        Thank you so much for making my recipe, Sue! Glad you enjoyed it with your dumplings. I would recommend refrigerating the dumpling sauce in the fridge. The vinegar can be left out at room temperature or stored in the fridge. Have a lovely day!

        Reply

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