Ginger Chili Dipping Sauce

Elevate your dipping game with this bold and vibrant Ginger Chili Dipping Sauce, a harmonious blend of zesty, sweet, and savory flavors. Freshly grated ginger and minced garlic form the aromatic base, while a finely chopped red chili pepper adds just the right amount of heat. Soy sauce and rice vinegar provide a tangy, umami-rich depth, balanced perfectly by a touch of honey and nutty sesame oil. Ready in just 10 minutes, this versatile sauce is the perfect companion for dumplings, spring rolls, grilled meats, or even fresh veggies. Garnished with thinly sliced green onion and optional toasted sesame seeds, it’s as visually appealing as it is flavorful. Make this quick, no-cook condiment your go-to for adding a punch of flavor to any dish!

Nutriscore Rating: 57/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons (grated) Fresh ginger
• 2 cloves (minced) Garlic
• 1 (finely chopped) Red chili pepper
• 4 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons Water
• 1 (thinly sliced, for garnish) Green onion
• 1 teaspoon (optional, for garnish) Toasted sesame seeds

Directions

Step 1

1. Begin by preparing your fresh ingredients. Grate the ginger, mince the garlic, and finely chop the red chili pepper. Thinly slice the green onion for garnish and set it aside.

Step 2

2. In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, and water. Whisk the mixture until the honey is fully dissolved.

Step 3

3. Add the grated ginger, minced garlic, and chopped chili pepper to the bowl. Mix thoroughly to ensure all the flavors are evenly distributed.

Step 4

4. Adjust the seasoning as needed. If you prefer more heat, finely chop and add an additional chili pepper. For extra sweetness, add a small drizzle of honey.

Step 5

5. Transfer the dipping sauce to a serving bowl and top with sliced green onion and toasted sesame seeds if using.

Step 6

6. Serve immediately as a dipping sauce or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	239.1 grams (239.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	279

Total Fat 15.70g	20%
Saturated Fat 2.20g	11%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.90g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2320mg	101%
Total Carbohydrate 30.60g	11%
Dietary Fiber 3.00g	11%
Total Sugars 20.50g
Protein 8.10g	16%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 82mg	6%
Iron 3mg	16%
Potassium 686mg	15%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 47.7%

Protein: 10.9%

Carbs: 41.3%