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Korean Dumpling Sauce (sweet and tangy)

Published: May 30, 2022 • Updated: May 30, 2022 by: Mella • Leave a Comment

A simple Korean-style sauce to serve with any type of dumplings. This is really an easy dumpling sauce that takes minutes to prepare. It has a good balance of flavor–not too sweet and not too tangy with an option to make it spicy.

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sweet and tangy dipping sauce for dumplings

Ingredients you need

Here's what you need to make this dipping sauce, plus tips:

soy sauce, rice vinegar, garlic, scallions or green onions and brown sugar
  • Soy sauce - Use regular soy sauce or less-sodium soy sauce. I prefer using Kikkoman naturally brewed soy sauce.
  • Rice Vinegar- I recommend using Japanese rice vinegar. Yes, the one that you use for making sushi. It is milder and less acidic compared to distilled vinegar.
  • Brown Sugar - You can also use regular white sugar. I don't recommend substituting with honey as it may affect the overall flavor of the sauce.
  • Garlic and green onion leaves (scallions) - Use fresh minced garlic and scallions. While other recipes, lists these two as optional, I believe that they are the key to making a really good dumpling dipping sauce. I don't recommend substituting with garlic powder.
dipping sauce with sesame oil

The secret to a good Korean dipping sauce

What makes this Korean dumpling sauce unique from other sauces is its good balance of sweetness and tanginess. While other sauces are more on the tangy side, this dumpling sauce uses a bit more sugar to balance the salt in the soy sauce and the acidity of the vinegar.

Sesame oil is another key ingredient as it not only makes the sauce rich and velvety but gives it the signature "Korean flavor". You see it in Korean BBQs, soups, and even stir-fried vegetables.

Korean dipping sauce with crispy dumplings

Serve this with

This dumpling sauce is good with:

  • Steamed dumplings or shumai
  • Pan-fried Dumplings
  • Air-fried Dumplings
  • Crispy fried pork or chicken
  • Grilled or pan-fried fish

Shelf-life and Storage

Make this sauce one day ahead. It will taste even better after all the flavors have developed. Place in an airtight glass container. It keeps in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

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sauce made of soy sauce, vinegar, garlic and green onions

Korean Dumpling Sauce (sweet and tangy)

A simple sauce to serve with any type of dumplings. It takes minutes to prepare and has a good balance of flavor–not too sweet and not too tangy with an option to make it spicy.
prep 5 mins
cook 1 min
author: Mella
Servings 2 servings
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Ingredients
 

  • 2 tablespoon soy sauce (see note 1)
  • 2 tablespoon rice vinegar (see note 2)
  • 2 teaspoon brown sugar (add more if preferred)
  • ½ teaspoon sesame oil
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 stalk green onion leaves (finely chopped)
  • 2 tablespoon water

Instructions

  • Combine ingredients in a bowl. Stir well until sugar is completely dissolved.
    2 tablespoon soy sauce, 2 tablespoon rice vinegar, 2 teaspoon brown sugar, ½ teaspoon sesame oil, 2 cloves garlic, 1 stalk green onion leaves, 2 tablespoon water
  • Do a taste test. Add more sugar, if preferred. You can also add more water if you want to cut down the salt and acidity even more. Start with 2 teaspoons and adjust accordingly.
  • Serve with steamed dumplings or crispy dumplings. Enjoy!

Recipe Notes and Tips:

  • Soy sauce - I recommend Kikkoman naturally brewed soy sauce.
  • Rice Vinegar - I recommend using Japanese rice vinegar. It is milder and less acidic compared to distilled vinegar.
  • Make it spicy - Add chopped fresh or dried red chilies.
Course : Dipping sauce
Cuisine : Korean
Keyword : Dumpling sauce recipe, Korean dipping sauce
Nutrition Facts
Korean Dumpling Sauce (sweet and tangy)
Amount per Serving
Calories
47
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
1
g
2
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Sodium
 
1009
mg
44
%
Potassium
 
75
mg
2
%
Carbohydrates
 
8
g
3
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
6
g
7
%
Protein
 
2
g
4
%
Vitamin A
 
60
IU
1
%
Vitamin C
 
2
mg
2
%
Calcium
 
20
mg
2
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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