David Nelson's Dipping Sauce For Dumplings Recipe

Experience the culinary genius of acclaimed Colorado chef, David Nelson! This dipping sauce, a favorite among chefs nationwide (as seen on Chef2Chef), elevates your pot stickers, dumplings, and spring rolls to a whole new level of deliciousness. A perfectly balanced blend of sweet, savory, and tangy flavors, this recipe is surprisingly simple to make and will quickly become your go-to dipping sauce.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 21.6 kcal
Protein 5g
Rating 3.7 (3 Reviews)
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Ingredients for David Nelson's Dipping Sauce For Dumplings

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How to Make David Nelson's Dipping Sauce For Dumplings

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and honey until well combined.
  2. Gradually whisk in the sugar until completely dissolved.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger.
  4. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed, adding more honey for sweetness, rice vinegar for tang, or soy sauce for saltiness.
  5. Transfer the dipping sauce to a clean glass jar. Seal tightly and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. This will also thicken the sauce slightly.
  6. Serve chilled or at room temperature. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

56 g

Sugar

4g

Fat

0g

Carbs

0g

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