Name: The Best Dumpling Sauce
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 2 tablespoons oyster sauce; 1 tablespoon sesame oil; 1 tablespoon caster sugar ((or any sugar)); ¼ cup water

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This Dumpling Sauce is so good I could drink it! Seriously I am 100% telling the truth! Don’t waste your money buying those dumpling sauces from the supermarket, this is the only recipe you will need. Did I tell you it only has 4 ingredients (plus water) and takes less than 5 minutes to make? And you most likely have those 4 ingredients in your pantry. If not, they are not hard to come by, your local supermarket stocks it all!

The famous 4 ingredients are…

Soy sauce
Oyster sauce
Sesame oil
Caster sugar

PLUS Water (I am not counting that as an ingredient though)

Step-by-step

Soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil and some sugar on a board

Serving suggestions

This amazing dumpling sauce is not just for dumplings! It is the perfect dunking and drizzling sauce for many other Asian inspired bites and meals: So get your sauce on and serve it up with any of the below:

Wontons
Dumplings
Gyoza’s
Steamed rice paper rolls – (aka Cheung Fun)
Spring rolls
Any fried or steamed appetisers
Served over rice or fried rice
Stir fry sauce – you could add a little cornflour slurry to this to make it thick and glossy and coat your meat and veggies of choice.

❄️ Storage

FRIDGE:
The dumpling sauce, once made, can be refrigerated and stored for up to 2 weeks. I like to store in a screw-top jar. Before using, give it a good shake or stir before serving with your favourite dumplings.

FREEZE:
The sauce, if desired, can be frozen. Simply pour into an airtight container or small zip-lock bag. Label, date and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw on the counter top or fridge before serving.