Used for barbecued meats such as Cha Siu Pork. The origin of this sauce has been lost in time. It has probably evolved by Chinese whispers and is a staple in some restaurants in the west. It is an excellent meat dipping sauce.

Ingredients:

• Ketchup, 150 ml (5.2 oz)
• Vinegar, 190 ml (6.4 oz)
• Beaten egg, ¼ tsp.
• Mustard powder, 23 to 45 gm ( 0.8 - 1.6 oz){Coleman's mustard powder works well with Chinese foods}
• Sugar, amount determined by tasting but a lot!

This will make something like 350 ml (~1 ½ cu...
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This condiment is used extensively for grills and barbecues in Cambodia. It's origins are Southern Vietnamese where it's called Muối Tiêu Chanh
Dipping mixtures of Fish sauce aren't the only kinds of these dips. This mixture is used extensively in Cambodia and in Vietnam. It's a refreshing dip and could easily be used as a substitute for Fish sauce dip for vegetarians and vegans.

Ingredients:

• Crystalline sea salt
• Black or White pepper
• Lime wedges
• Thinly sliced Thai chillies

Method:

1. Into a small d...

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Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup rice vinegar
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1 clove garlic, minced   
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons dried red chillie flakes

Method:

1. Bring the vinegar to a boil in a small, non-reactive pot, and mix in sugar until dissolved. Reduce heat to low, simmer 5 minutes, and remove from heat.
2. Mash the garlic and salt into a smooth paste, and mix into the pot. Stir in the red pepper flakes.
3. Cool to room temperature before using, or store up to 2 days in the refrigerator.

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This sauce starts bringing together ingredients and flavours that are no longer single flavours. The process is straight forward and the flavour somewhat complex. An ideal sauce for a large number of people enjoying dumplings as an appetiser.

Ingredients:

• 60 ml (1/4 cup) soy sauce
• 1Tbsp rice wine
• 1Tbsp rice wine vinegar
• 2 tsp sugar
• 1Tbsp minced scallion
• 11/2 Tbsp minced garlic
• 2 Tbsp sesame oil
• 2 tsp chillie paste (or certified commercial chillie oil)

Method:

1. Mix the processed ingredients together.
2. Stan...

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Similar to a straight forward mix of soy and vinegar with just some added heat of chillie. A great dipping sauce and quickly prepared.

Ingredients:

• 120 ml (1/2 cup) soy sauce
• 2 Tbsp Chinese Black vinegar or Worcestershire sauce
• 1 Tbsp chillie paste with garlic (or certified commercial chillie oil)

Method:

1. Mix the ingredients together and stir a little to disperse the chillie paste.
2. Let stand for an hour to meld flavours.

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This would be the most instantaneous of the dipping sauces. A short order delight.

Ingredients:

• 120 ml (1/2 cup) soy sauce
• 45 ml (3 Tbsp) Chinese Black vinegar or Worcestershire sauce

Method:

1. Simply mix the sauces together. Can be used immediately

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Chinese Dipping Sauce #1 (Soy, sesame, garlic and vinegar)
Chinese Dipping Sauce #2 (Soy, sesame, garlic, hoisin, ginger)
Chinese Dipping Sauce #3 (Mustard, soy, vinegar and sesame)
Chinese Dipping Sauce #4 (peanut, cloves, cilantro, mint soy, chillie, stock)
Chinese Dipping Sauce #5 (Chillie, garlic, red vinegar, soy, ginger)
Chinese Dipping Sauce #6 (Soy, stock, scallions, ginger, chillie)
Chinese Dipping Sauce #7 (Hoison, garlic, ginger, soy, sesame, chillie, peanut)
Chinese Dipping Sauc...
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Potstickers Dipping Sauce Recipe

You can serve this flavorful sauce to serve with potstickers and other Chinese jaozi.

Ingredients:

• 4 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon Chinese red rice vinegar (note: not red wine vinegar)
• 2 teaspoons ginger, minced
• 2 teaspoons fresh cilantro leaves, chopped, or chopped green onion

Method:

1. Combine all the ingredients. For best results, prepare ahead of time to allow the flavors to blend.
2. Store in a sealed container in the refrigerator until rea...

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Popular Plum Dipping Sauce
 
Ingredients:

• 1 cup plum jam
• 1 tablespoon vinegar
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon ginger powder
• 1/4 teaspoon allspice
• 1 pinch of garlic salt
• 1/3 - 1/2 cup of water (depending on how thick the jam is)

Method:

1. Mix the ingredients together well. Bring to a boil on low heat.
2. Cool the sauce and store in a jar in the refrigerator. Use within a few days.

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Hot and Sweet Dipping Sauce     
    
Ingredients:

• 120 ml (1/2 cup) rice vinegar
• 120 ml (1/2 cup) white sugar
• 1 clove garlic, minced    1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons dried red pepper flakes

Method:

1. Bring the vinegar to a boil in a small, non-reactive pot, and mix in sugar until dissolved. Reduce heat to low, simmer 5 minutes, and remove from heat.
2. Mash the garlic and salt into a smooth paste, and mix into the pot.
3. Stir in the red pepper flakes.
4. Cool to room temperature before using, or store up...

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Hoisin Dipping Sauce

As with most dipping sauces, this tastes best if the flavors are allowed to blend for 1 hour before serving.

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon oil for stir-frying
• 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon chopped ginger
• 6 tablespoons hoisin sauce
• 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• a few drops sesame oil
• 1 1/2 teaspoons chillie paste, or to taste
• 1 tablespoon chopped peanuts

Method:

1. Heat the oil in a wok over medium-high to high heat.
2. Add the garlic and ginger. S...

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A variation on ginger scallion oil, this simple sauce makes an excellent accompaniment to seafood, especially steamed or pan-fried prawns or scallops. The recipe calls for finely chopping the scallions and ginger, but you can also cut them julienne-style for a fancier presentation.Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
• 1 1/2 tablespoons light soy sauce
• 1 1/2 tablespoons water or chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon brown sugar, or to taste
• 6 scallions (green onions, spring onions), ends removed, finely ch...

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Hot chillie oil adds bite to this dumpling dipping sauce recipe. Yields about 1/2 cup

NB: Home prepared Chillie oil comes with a risk of fatal Botulism. Use either freshly prepared Chillie oil (ie less than 10 days old refrigerated) or commercial Chillie oil

Ingredients:

• 3 tablespoons light soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons dark soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons red wine or red rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon hot chillie oil
• 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar, or to taste
• 1 clove garlic, peeled and chopped
• 1 teaspoon minced ginger...

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Peanut sauce is a great way to add flavour to appetizers, salads, noodles, fried tofu, and satays. This Chinese influenced recipe for peanut sauce doesn't have the sharp taste of Thai peanut sauce recipes made with curry paste, but is just as flavoursome.
 
Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup  chicken broth
• 1/2 cup peanut butter
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons cilantro leaves, chopped
• 2 mint leaves, chopped
• 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons sugar
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 3/4 teaspoon chillie powder, or to taste, o...

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Ingredients:

• 2 teaspoons mustard powder
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• Water, for thinning as desired

 
Method:

1. Combine all ingredients in small bowl; let rest for at least an hour to allow flavours to meld.
2. Taste and thin with water, if desired.
3. One tablespoon equals one serving.

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May be used to serve as a dipping sauce for Oriental dishes like spring rolls and dumplings.

Ingredients:

• 4 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon dark sesame oil
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 spring onion, minced
• 1 tablespoon water
• 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon minced root ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon caster sugar

Method:

1. In a small mixing bowl, combine all ingredients. Mix well, add additional hoisin sauce to thicken mixture to your desired consistency if needed.
2. Cover the sauce, and refrigerate for 1 to 2 ...

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Ingredients:

• 60 ml (1/4 cup) soy sauce
• 1/2 tsp sesame oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp. vinegar

Directions:

1. Combine ingredients. 
2. Serve with Chinese steamed dumplings.

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Ingredients:

• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon white rice wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon white sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon chilli, chopped finely
• 1 stalk scallion, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• Pinch pepper

Method:

1. Mix the liquid dipping sauce ingredients in a bowl, making sure sugar is dissolved.
2. Add the remaining ingredients and stir.

Notes:
For a variation, add a teaspoon of rice vinegar and/or a teaspoon of chili sauce. You can make up a larger quantity, and keep it in the fridge for several months.
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Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons soy sauce, good stuff
• 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
• 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 dash Korean red pepper powder (kochu garu) or other chillie powder (optional)
• 1 dash toasted sesame seeds (optional)
• 1/2 tablespoon thinly sliced green onion

Method:

Combine ingredients and serve in a bowl as accompaniment to Chon (dumplings) or pan fried vegetables.

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Recipe #1

Ingredients:

•    1/2 cup light soy sauce
•    1/4 cup red wine vinegar
•    2 teaspoons minced ginger
•    2 tablespoons brown sugar
•    2 spring onions (green onions, scallions), chopped

Preparation:

1. In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, red wine vinegar and minced ginger. Set aside.
2. In a small heavy saucepan, melt the brown sugar on high heat, stirring rapidly, until it is just melted but not burnt. Add the soy sauce and red wine mixture. Bring to boil until brown sugar i...

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