Now, there’s no denying that dumplings are delicious on their own, especially since they come in such a dizzying variety of tasty fillings. But then again, what’s good can always be made better. And when applied to dumplings, one can’t help but think of dumpling sauces. These god-sent inventions will help infuse your dumplings with a final hit of bright, fresh flavour–taking your dumpling dishes to another level of scrumptiousness.
Soy-vinegar sauce
It’s impossible to mention dumpling sauces without thinking of the soy and vinegar pairing. This sauce is almost as classic as the pork and chive dumpling. The salty taste profile of soy balances the tanginess of vinegar perfectly. Just note that you can adjust the taste profile to your preferences; all you need to do is tweak the ratio of soy sauce to vinegar added.
Ingredients
- ½ cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
- 1 garlic clove, smashed
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Preparation
- Stir together all of the ingredients with 2 tablespoons of water in a small bowl.
- Cover and refrigerate the mixture overnight (this step is not necessary if you’re in a time-pinch).
- Strain out the garlic and throw it out before serving.
Sesame-soy sauce
Adding just that little bit of sesame oil to your classic soy sauce goes a long way in elevating the flavour; it helps add a beautiful toasty, nutty richness that just can’t be replicated. Just note that the key here is to use really good sesame oil. Otherwise, the resulting flavour of your sauce may be compromised.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 garlic clove, smashed
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
- A dash of freshly ground black pepper
Preparation
- Stir together all the ingredients with 2 tablespoons of water in a small bowl.
- Cover and refrigerate the mixture overnight (you can skip this step if you’re in a rush).
- Strain out the garlic and throw it away before serving.
Spicy peanut sauce
As a testament to just how tasty this spicy peanut sauce is: you might just be tempted to scoop it all up with a spoon–and eat it as it is. You’ve been warned! Regardless, this spicy, nutty dumpling sauce is probably nothing like what you’ve tasted before. Make it to see just how magical it is.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter (preferably creamy, instead of chunky)
- 2½ teaspoons of Tabasco (or any hot sauce you have)
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- ¾ cup coconut milk
- A dash of salt
- A dash of freshly ground black pepper
Preparation
- Mix the peanut butter, Tabasco sauce, and sugar in a small bowl.
- Continue mixing and add the coconut milk in a slow, steady stream to emulsify the mixture.
- Season with salt and pepper to your taste.
Can’t wait to try out all these recipes? Well, then you’d need to order some dumplings first! Why not start on your culinary journey by first looking at what we have on offer? With so many different flavours, there’s bound to be one that will capture your tastebuds!