3 Great Asian Inspired Dipping Sauces


3 simple and tasty dipping sauces perfect with shrimp dumplings, rice wraps or wantons.

Shrimp Dumplings in Bamboo Steamer
Shrimp Dumplings in Bamboo Steamer. /K&S Media.

 

3 simple and tasty dipping sauces perfect with shrimp dumplings, rice wraps or wantons.

SWEET CHILI SAUCE

Make the dipping sauce by combining 1 tablespoon (15 ml) sriracha, 1 finely chopped chili, 5 tablespoons (75 ml) sweet chili sauce, and 2 tablespoons (30 ml) soy sauce.

 

SOY GARLIC SAUCE

Combine 1 teaspoon (5 ml) minced garlic, 1 teaspoon (5 ml) green onion, 3 tablespoons (30 ml) soy sauce, 1 teaspoon (5 ml) minced ginger, and 1 tablespoon (15ml) sesame oil.

 

HOISIN LIME SAUCE

Mix together 5 tablespoons (75ml) hoisin sauce, 3 tablespoons (30 ml) fresh lime juice, 1 teaspoon (5 ml) chopped cilantro, 1 teaspoon (5 ml) minced ginger, 1 teaspoon (5 ml) minced garlic.

 


This original article first appeared in the Spring 2015 issue of City Style and Living Magazine.