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Potsticker Sauce: the Boss Dip for Dinners
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Potsticker Sauce: the Boss Dip for Dinners

Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Calories: 60kcal

Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free folks) — salty, but not scary
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar — tangy and bright
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil — aroma that says “delicious!”
  • 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup — sweetness with no sugar-coating
  • 1 tsp grated fresh ginger — because garlic’s older, wiser cousin
  • 1 tsp grated garlic — smooth operator
  • 1 tsp chili garlic sauce or a pinch of red pepper flakes — optional heat
  • 2 tbsp water — to loosen things up
  • Optional garnish: chopped green onions or sesame seeds

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil until it’s feeling friendly.
  • Stir in honey (or maple syrup) so it’s not shy about sweetness.
  • Add grated ginger and garlic. Yes, you’ll smell amazing, and yes, your neighbors will notice.
  • Drop in chili sauce or red pepper flakes if you want a little kick. Start small; you can always spice it up.
  • Pour in water to reach your preferred consistency. Thick enough to cling to a dumpling, runny enough to slosh in the bowl.
  • Whisk until smooth. Taste, adjust salt or sweetness if needed. If it tastes like a soda float, you’ve added too much sugar—back off.
  • Let it rest for a couple of minutes for the flavors to mingle. Give it a final quick whisk before serving.