The Best Dumpling Dipping Sauce (5 Ingredients!) (VIDEO)

Ingredient Tips

Refer to the recipe card for the full list of ingredients and measurements!

• Chili Oil: I use homemade Chinese Chili Oil but you can use store bought as well. If you like extra texture, try using Chili Crisp!
• Chinese Black Vinegar – I use Chinkiang vinegar, which is fragrant, slightly sweet, and the right amount of sour. As you explore my blog and check out some of my other recipes, you’ll see that I use this ingredient A LOT. If you are interested in cooking a lot of Chinese recipes at home, I would recommend you buy a bottle to add as a pantry staple.
• sugar: This is optional for those who like their sauces on the sweeter side. (I do not, so I don’t add it.)

Need a Dumpling Recipe?

I have a number of Dumpling recipes on my website – my classic Pork Dumplings is a crowd favorite. I also have a Shrimp and Cabbage Dumplings recipe for those who prefer shrimp. If you want to skip the meat, try my Vegetable Dumplings! Don’t forget to finish the dumplings with a Crispy Dumpling Skirt!

How to Pan-Fry Dumplings

In case you need a refresher, here is how I like to pan-fry my dumplings at home.

Finally, continue cooking them uncovered until the water is gone and the residual oil from the pan crisps up the bottom of your dumplings!

Start by adding 1 tbsp of neutral oil to an appropriately sized pan (this will be based on how many dumplings you are making). Heat the oil over medium high heat and lay your dumplings in the pan, fold side up. (See image below for reference).

Brown the bottom for 2-3 minutes to give the dumplings some color. Next, add enough water to cover about 1/3 of the way up the dumplings and cover with a lid. Once the water is added, cover and steam them for 5-6 minutes until the dumplings are cooked through and most of the water has evaporated.

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