A Beginner’s Guide to Making Asian Dipping Sauces from Scratch

Dipping sauces have become all the rage of late. They’re easy to make while adding an extra dimension of flavour to a wide array of dishes. These types of sauces, with their unique combinations of sweet, savoury, and spicy notes, have the power to transform a simple meal into a flavour-packed experience. This is particularly true in Asian cuisine, where dipping sauces are staple condiments and essential parts of dishes.

In this blog post, we’ll walk through how to make two versatile and easy Asian dipping sauce recipes that will tantalise your taste buds. We’ll also show you how to take these sauces to new heights with the zesty kick of Flying Goose Sriracha Sauce.

Grab a whisk – let’s get started!

Sweet & Spicy Asian Dipping Sauce Recipe

This easy Asian dipping sauce is the perfect companion for all your favourite finger foods, such as spring rolls and gyoza. The combination of sweet, savoury, and spicy flavours will keep you coming back for more.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon grated ginger
• 1 tablespoon Flying Goose Sriracha Sauce (adjust to taste)

Instructions:

1. In a small bowl, whisk together all the ingredients until well combined
2. Taste and adjust the flavours to your liking, adding more honey for sweetness or Flying Goose Sriracha Sauce for heat
3. Serve alongside your favourite Asian appetisers and enjoy

How to Make a Hot Pot Dipping Sauce

Hot pot, also known as steamboat, is a popular Asian dining experience where diners cook their food in a simmering pot of flavourful broth at the table. Any professional hot pot eater will tell you: dipping sauce is crucial.

This dipping sauce recipe is designed to complement the flavours of typical hot pot ingredients, such as pork, chicken, tofu, mushrooms, broccoli, and leafy greens.

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon of minced garlic
• 1/2 – 1 tablespoon of red chili (chopped)
• 1 tablespoon of green onion
• 1/3 teaspoon of korean red chili flakes
• 1/4 teaspoon of ground sichuan pepper*
• 0.5 tablespoon of sesame seeds
• 2 tablespoons of hot oil
• 1.5 tablespoons of black vinegar
• 1.5 tablespoons of oyster sauce
• Cilantro

* Substitute in Flying Goose Sriracha if unavailable

Instructions:

1. In a small bowl, add in all of your wet ingredients and mix gently.
2. Add the minced garlic and chopped onion and chilis, stirring to combine.
3. Taste for flavour and heat, then add cilantro as you see fit.
4. Serve the hot pot dipping sauce alongside your favourite hot pot ingredients for a flavourful and interactive dining experience.

Enhance Your Sauces with Flying Goose Sriracha

Flying Goose Sriracha Sauce is the secret ingredient that takes these Asian-style dipping sauces from delicious to extraordinary. This Thai-inspired hot sauce, made from sun-ripened chillies, garlic, and a blend of spices, adds a fiery kick and a depth of flavour to any dish.

Flying Goose offers a range of Sriracha sauces to suit every palate, from the classic Original flavour to the tangy Yuzu Citrus and the smoky Smoked Chilli varieties. For the sweet and spicy Asian dipping sauce, we recommend trying the Original or the Yuzu Citrus Sriracha to balance the sweetness with a zesty, spicy kick. When it comes to the hot pot dipping sauce, the Smoked Chilli Sriracha is a perfect choice, as its smoky notes complement the rich, savoury flavours of hot pot.

Discover a World of Flavour with Flying Goose Sriracha

Explore the full range of Flying Goose Sriracha Sauces and discover a world of flavour. Whether you’re hosting a hot pot party or whipping up a batch of spring rolls, Flying Goose Sriracha is the perfect addition to your kitchen arsenal. So grab a bottle (or two!) and let your culinary creativity soar.