Yum Cha Dipping Sauce
Elevate your next Yum Cha experience with this quick and flavor-packed Yum Cha Dipping Sauce. A harmonious blend of bold soy sauce, tangy rice vinegar, nutty sesame oil, and a touch of sweetness from honey or sugar, this sauce is perfectly balanced to complement all your favorite dim sum dishes. Fresh garlic and ginger add a zesty kick, while optional chili flakes infuse a hint of heat and cilantro offers a fresh, herbal garnish. Ready in just 5 minutes with no cooking required, this versatile dipping sauce is a must-have for dumplings, spring rolls, steamed buns, and more. Perfectly customizable to suit your taste, it’s the ultimate accompaniment to your next Asian-inspired feast.
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Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon Honey (or sugar)
- 1 clove Garlic, finely minced
- 1 teaspoon Ginger, finely grated
- 0.5 teaspoon Chili flakes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon Cilantro, finely chopped (optional, for garnish)
- 1 tablespoon Water
Directions
Step 1
In a small mixing bowl, combine the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey (or sugar), and water. Whisk until the honey or sugar dissolves completely.
Step 2
Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the mixture and stir to combine.
Step 3
If desired, stir in the chili flakes for an extra kick of heat.
Step 4
Taste the sauce and adjust to your preferences—add more sweetness, tanginess, or heat as needed.
Step 5
Transfer the dipping sauce to a small serving dish. Optionally, garnish with chopped cilantro for a fresh, herbal note.
Step 6
Serve immediately alongside your favorite Yum Cha dishes, such as dumplings, spring rolls, or buns.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | 136.5 grams (136.5g) |
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| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 194 |
| Total Fat 14.60g | 19% |
| Saturated Fat 2.10g | 11% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 5.90g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2308mg | 100% |
| Total Carbohydrate 11.90g | 4% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.50g | 5% |
| Total Sugars 6.70g | |
| Protein 6.30g | 13% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 29mg | 2% |
| Iron 1mg | 7% |
| Potassium 281mg | 6% |
Source of Calories