Umami-Infused Gyoza Dipping Sauce
Dive into the rich flavors of this Umami-Infused Gyoza Dipping Sauce, perfect for enhancing your favorite dumplings or as a vibrant addition to stir-fries and salads. This delectable sauce combines the salty goodness of light soy sauce, the tanginess of malt vinegar, and a hint of sweetness from sugar, all harmonized with aromatic sesame oil, fresh garlic, and a touch of heat from red chili. Inspired by the renowned Wagamama restaurant, this versatile sauce is simple to prepare and will keep well in your refrigerator for several weeks, ensuring you always have a flavorful dip on hand.
10
Servings
30
Calories
6
Ingredients
Ingredients
Light soy sauce
9 fluid ounces (none)
Malt vinegar
3 1/2 ounces (none)
Sugar
1 ounce (none)
Sesame oil
1 tablespoon (none)
Red chile
1 (deseeded and finely chopped)
Garlic clove
1 (finely chopped)
Instructions
1
In a small saucepan over low heat, combine the sugar and malt vinegar. Stir until the sugar is fully dissolved, creating a sweet and tangy base.
2
In a mortar and pestle or with the back of a fork, mash the finely chopped garlic and deseeded red chili together with a pinch of salt until they form a smooth paste, releasing their aromatic flavors.
3
In a large mixing bowl, combine the soy sauce, sesame oil, the cooked vinegar mixture, and the garlic-chili mash. Stir well to ensure all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
4
Allow the sauce to cool completely before transferring it to a clean bottle or jar. Seal tightly and store in the refrigerator for up to a few weeks.
Nutrition Information
1.4g
Fat
3.4g
Carbs
0.5g
Protein
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Umami-Infused Gyoza Dipping Sauce?
It is a rich, flavorful sauce made with soy sauce, malt vinegar, sugar, sesame oil, garlic, and chili, perfect for dumplings, stir-fries, and salads.
What are the main ingredients in this sauce?
The main ingredients are light soy sauce, malt vinegar, sugar, sesame oil, red chili, and garlic.
How long does this gyoza sauce last in the refrigerator?
This sauce can be stored in the refrigerator for up to several weeks if kept in a tightly sealed container.
Is this sauce spicy?
The sauce has a touch of heat from one deseeded and finely chopped red chili.
How many calories are in one serving of this sauce?
There are approximately 30 calories per serving.
What restaurant inspired this recipe?
This recipe is inspired by the renowned Wagamama restaurant.
How much light soy sauce is needed?
The recipe requires 9 fluid ounces of light soy sauce.
What type of vinegar is used in the recipe?
Malt vinegar is used, specifically 3 1/2 ounces.
How much sugar should I add?
The recipe calls for 1 ounce of sugar.
What is the amount of sesame oil used?
You should use 1 tablespoon of sesame oil.
How many garlic cloves are in the recipe?
The recipe uses one finely chopped garlic clove.
How should the red chili be prepared?
The red chili should be deseeded and finely chopped before being mashed.
How do I start the cooking process?
Begin by combining sugar and malt vinegar in a small saucepan over low heat until the sugar dissolves.
What is the best way to process the garlic and chili?
Mash them together with a pinch of salt using a mortar and pestle or the back of a fork to form a paste.
When do I add the soy sauce and sesame oil?
Mix them in a large bowl with the vinegar mixture and the garlic-chili paste once those components are prepared.
Does the sauce need to cool before storage?
Yes, allow the sauce to cool completely before transferring it to a bottle or jar.
How many servings does this recipe provide?
This recipe makes 10 servings.
What is the fat content per serving?
There is 1.4g of fat in each serving.
How many carbohydrates are in a serving?
Each serving contains 3.4g of carbohydrates.
Is there protein in the sauce?
Yes, there is about 0.5g of protein per serving.
Can I use this sauce for anything besides gyoza?
Yes, it is excellent for enhancing stir-fries and as a vibrant addition to salads.
What should I use to store the sauce?
Store the sauce in a clean, tightly sealed bottle or jar.
Is salt required for this recipe?
A pinch of salt is used when mashing the garlic and chili to help release their flavors.
What is the total ingredient count?
There are 6 total ingredients in this recipe.
Is the vinegar and sugar mixture boiled?
No, it is heated over low heat just until the sugar is fully dissolved.
Can I make a paste without a mortar and pestle?
Yes, the back of a fork can be used to mash the garlic and chili together.
What category does this recipe fall under?
This recipe falls under the Sauces category.
Are the chili seeds used in the sauce?
No, the instructions specify that the red chili should be deseeded.
How do I ensure the ingredients are well incorporated?
Stir all components well in a large mixing bowl to ensure even incorporation.
Does this recipe include fiber?
No, the nutritional data indicates the fiber content is null.