Best Dumpling Dipping Sauce

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp water or dumplings broth (if boiling dumplings)
• 1/2 tbsp chili oil or chili garlic sauce
• 1 tbsp doubanjiang
• 2-3 tsp sugar, adjust to desired sweetness
• 2 tbsp Chinese black vinegar or rice vinegar
• 2 tsp sesame oil
• 1/2 tsp sesame seeds
• 1 tsp minced garlic
• Fresh scallions and coriander

Method

1. Combine soy sauce, water or dumpling broth, chili oil or chili garlic sauce, doubanjiang, sugar, black vinegar, sesame oil, sesame seeds, and minced garlic in a small bowl.
2. Stir well until the sugar dissolves.
3. Top with chopped scallions and cilantro.
4. Adjust seasoning to taste and serve alongside steamed or boiled dumplings.