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Chinese Dumpling Sauce Recipe | 3 Ways
Chinese dumplings (jiaozi) are one of the most traditional dishes in Chinese cuisine and a must-have at everything from family dinners to banquets. But a dumpling wouldn’t be a dumpling without the dipping sauce that goes with it. They just need something spicy sometimes hot to cut through the rich savoriness of the dumpling filling.
Just as there are many different types of dumplings there are also many different types of dipping sauces. This recipe is a quick easy and popular version. It uses a base of soy sauce and rice vinegar with garlic sesame oil and hot chili oil for flavor. The sauce works great with classic pork-filled dumplings but also pairs wonderfully with pockets filled with eggs shrimp or vegetables. With a few simple substitutions you can also make the perfect sauce for Japanese gyoza and Thai pot stickers.
There are instructions for making your own chili oil but a pre-made version is fine to use. You can use Sichuan (Szechuan) peppercorn oil instead. Both will give the sauce a nice spicy kick. As always you can adjust the flavor to your personal preference.
