Hoisin Chili Dipping Sauce

Elevate your culinary creations with this bold and versatile Hoisin Chili Dipping Sauce, a tantalizing blend of sweet, savory, and spicy flavors. Featuring the rich umami of hoisin sauce, the fiery kick of chili garlic paste, and the tangy brightness of rice vinegar, this quick and easy dipping sauce comes together in just 10 minutes. Enhanced with aromatic garlic, freshly grated ginger, and a touch of honey for balance, it achieves the perfect drizzle-able consistency with a splash of warm water. Ideal as a dipping sauce for dumplings, spring rolls, or skewers, this recipe can also double as a flavorful marinade or glaze. Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped scallions for a final flourish. It’s a must-try condiment to elevate your appetizers and meals!

Nutriscore Rating: 50/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons Hoisin sauce
• 2 tablespoons Chili garlic paste
• 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon Rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
• 2 teaspoons Honey
• 1 unit Garlic clove (minced)
• 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger (grated)
• 2 tablespoons Warm water
• 1 teaspoon Sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
• 1 tablespoon Chopped scallions (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the hoisin sauce, chili garlic paste, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and honey. Whisk until smooth and well-blended.

Step 2

Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the mixture. Stir gently to incorporate the aromatics evenly.

Step 3

Gradually whisk in the warm water, one tablespoon at a time, until the sauce reaches your desired consistency (slightly thick but drizzle-able).

Step 4

Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if needed—for example, add more honey for sweetness or more chili garlic paste for extra heat.

Step 5

Transfer the dipping sauce to a small serving bowl.

Step 6

Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped scallions if desired, and serve alongside your favorite appetizers or dishes.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	189.4 grams (189.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	364

Total Fat 18.70g	24%
Saturated Fat 2.80g	14%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.90g
Cholesterol 2mg	1%
Sodium 2016mg	88%
Total Carbohydrate 47.90g	17%
Dietary Fiber 3.60g	13%
Total Sugars 31.30g
Protein 5.70g	11%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 77mg	6%
Iron 2mg	11%
Potassium 250mg	5%

*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: 44.0%

Protein: 6.0%

Carbs: 50.1%