FIVE Dipping Sauce Recipes for Dumplings (Gyozas / Potstickers)

Guys, I can’t believe Christmas is right around the corner! My family of 16 foodies will be heading straight to my place this year, where I will be hosting for the very first time. Yes, I didn’t purchase a house until a couple of years ago, finally allowing me an opportunity to put up a real Christmas tree and host a family holiday party! As excited as I may be, I know that I have a lot of work cut out for me … given I have kids at home, plus a full-time (and part-time) job! Nonetheless, this mom has her menu down pat and plans to simplify things the night of by using frozen dumplings, served with 5 different EASY dipping sauces! How’s that sound?

Here’s my video recipe for the 5 sauces, paired with various Twin Marquis jiaozi / gyoza from their frozen dumpling line. They’re holding an event from 12/16/22 – 12/23/22 on Weee!, so make sure you check it out here:

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And here are my written recipes!

SAUCE #1: SOY VINEGAR

This is a sauce that my dad made for our dumplings growing up. I like the balanced flavor profile – salty and slightly sour, making your dish the more appetizing.

Ingredients:

• 1 stalk scallion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tsp ginger, minced
• 1/2 tbsp neutral oil
• 3 tbsp water
• 1/4 cup light soy sauce
• 1 tsp white vinegar
• 2 tsp sugar
• 1 tsp sesame oil

Instructions:

1. Heat neutral oil in a small pan, then add scallion, garlic and ginger and stir until aromatic.
2. Add water, light soy sauce, white vinegar, sesame oil and sugar. Stir until well blended.

SAUCE #2: HOISIN

Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
• 1 tbsp light soy sauce
• 1/2 tsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp water
• 1/2 – 1 tsp Sriracha, optional

Instructions:

1. Add all ingredients into a small bowl. Mix until well blended.

SAUCE #3: SACHA

I LOVE LOVE LOVE sacha sauce, especially during hot pot. However, combining sacha with other ingredients magically makes this delicious sauce for gyozas!

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp sacha sauce
• 1 1/2 – 2 tbsp light soy sauce
• 1/2 tsp sesame oil
• 1 tsp chili garlic sauce
• 1 tbsp scallions, chopped
• 1 tbsp cilantro, chopped

Instructions:

1. Add all ingredients into a small bowl. Mix until well blended.

SAUCE #4: BLACK VINEGAR

Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp light soy sauce
• 2 tsp black vinegar
• 1/2 tsp sesame oil
• Sriracha, optional

Instructions:

1. Add all ingredients into a small bowl. Mix until well blended.

SAUCE #5: NUOC MAM

I love this Vietnamese dipping sauce. Frankly, in addition to gyozas, you’ll find me eating this with spring rolls, summer rolls, rice or noodles!

Ingredients:

• 1 clove of garlic, finely minced
• 3 tbsp sugar
• 1/4 cup boiling water
• 3 tbsp fish sauce
• 1/4 cup room temperature water
• juice of half a lime
• 1 tsp chili garlic sauce

Instructions:

1. In a small bowl, add sugar and boiling water. Mix until sugar is completely dissolved
2. Add fish sauce, room temperature water, lime juice, garlic and chili garlic sauce.
3. Mix until all the ingredients are well blended.

Share your feedback if you tried any or all of my recipes! Tag me @rackoflam and #rackoflam on social media and I hope you all enjoy the holidays! See you NEXT YEAR!