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Asian Dipping Sauces Recipe

Dive into a world of flavor with this collection of four irresistible Asian dipping sauces! Perfect for spring rolls, dumplings, or anything that needs a delicious boost, these easy-to-make sauces are ready in under 20 minutes. From the classic sesame to the zesty lemon-garlic, each sauce offers a unique taste adventure. Get ready to elevate your next Asian-inspired meal!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 231.2 kcal
Protein 17g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Asian Dipping Sauces

  • 1/4 cup sesame seeds
  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil, 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1/4 cup soy sauce, 1 cup soy sauce (shoyu)
  • Mirin
  • 2 teaspoons caster sugar
  • Dashi
  • Warm Water
  • 1 teaspoon grated ginger, 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger, 5cm (2 inch) piece fresh ginger
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce
  • Fresh Coriander
  • 2 small red chilies
  • 1 tablespoon honey, 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 3 cloves garlic

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How to Make Asian Dipping Sauces

  1. **Sesame Seed Dipping Sauce:**
  2. Toast 1/4 cup sesame seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant (about 2-3 minutes).
  3. Crush toasted sesame seeds into a paste using a mortar and pestle or a clean coffee grinder. Add 2 teaspoons of sesame oil if necessary to create a smooth paste.
  4. Stir in 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon honey, and 1 teaspoon grated ginger.
  5. **Ginger Dipping Sauce:**
  6. Combine 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tablespoons rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger, 1 tablespoon honey, and 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil in a small bowl.
  7. **Lemon & Garlic Dipping Sauce:**
  8. In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice, 2 tablespoons fish sauce, 1 tablespoon sugar until the sugar dissolves.
  9. Stir in 2 finely chopped small red chilies and 3 finely minced cloves of garlic.
  10. **Soy & Ginger Dipping Sauce:**
  11. In a small bowl, combine 1 cup soy sauce (shoyu), 5cm (2 inch) piece of peeled and finely grated fresh ginger, and 2 teaspoons caster sugar. Mix well and serve within 15 minutes of preparation.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

100 g

Sugar

44g

Fat

10g

Carbs

6g

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