Sweet Spicy Asian Dipping Sauce Recipe

Craving a flavor explosion? This ridiculously easy Sweet Spicy Asian Dipping Sauce comes together in minutes with pantry staples! Perfect for elevating potstickers, spring rolls, summer rolls, or anything that needs a fiery-sweet kick. Swap out the Asian hot sauce for chili oil if you prefer – we love using sriracha! Get ready for a taste sensation.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 18.7 kcal
Protein 0g
Rating 3.0 (5 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Sweet Spicy Asian Dipping Sauce

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How to Make Sweet Spicy Asian Dipping Sauce

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, and Asian hot sauce (or chili oil).
  2. Gradually whisk in the sugar until it's completely dissolved.
  3. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Add more honey for sweetness, more hot sauce for heat, or more rice vinegar for tang.
  4. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

10 g

Sugar

6g

Fat

0g

Carbs

0g