Pot Sticker Dipping Sauce 🥟
Description:
This dark dipping sauce is the perfect accompaniment to your Pot Stickers, also known as Chiao Tzu, bringing an authentic taste of Chinese cuisine to your table. This recipe, passed down from a Chinese Cooking Class attended during the 1970s on Okinawa, delivers a rich, savory flavor that complements the fried or steamed dumplings exquisitely.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 cup
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/3 cup vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions:
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Prepare Ingredients: Gather all the required ingredients – soy sauce, vinegar, and minced garlic.
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Mixing the Sauce: In a mixing bowl, combine the soy sauce and vinegar, ensuring they blend harmoniously to create a balanced flavor profile.
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Infuse with Garlic: Add the minced garlic to the soy sauce-vinegar mixture, infusing the sauce with aromatic garlic notes that elevate its taste.
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Stir Thoroughly: Stir the ingredients together, allowing the flavors to meld and develop into a cohesive and delicious dipping sauce.
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Serve: Present your Pot Sticker Dipping Sauce alongside your Chiao Tzu (Pot Stickers), ready to tantalize the taste buds of your guests with its savory goodness.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 289.3
- Fat Content: 14g
- Saturated Fat Content: 2g
- Cholesterol Content: 0mg
- Sodium Content: 11068.2mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 19.6g
- Fiber Content: 2.9g
- Sugar Content: 8g
- Protein Content: 22.6g
Recipe Notes:
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Variations: Feel free to customize the dipping sauce according to your taste preferences. You can adjust the ratios of soy sauce to vinegar for a tangier or milder flavor. Additionally, you can incorporate other ingredients such as ginger, chili flakes, or sesame oil to add depth and complexity.
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Storage: Store any leftover dipping sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. Remember to give it a good stir before serving again to redistribute the flavors.
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Pairing Suggestions: This versatile dipping sauce isn’t just limited to Pot Stickers; it pairs wonderfully with other Asian dishes like spring rolls, dumplings, or even drizzled over rice or noodles for an extra burst of flavor.
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Recipe Expansion: If you’re interested in making the Chiao Tzu (Pot Stickers) to accompany this delicious sauce, feel free to ask for the recipe, and I’d be delighted to share it with you!
