Name: Lantern Dumpling Sauce
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 2 hr
Yield: Makes about 3/4 cup
Ingredients: 1/2 cup soy sauce; 1/3 cup water; 1/2 tablespoon Shaoxing wine; 1/8 teaspoon Asian sesame oil; 1 garlic clove, smashed; 3 (2-inch) dried red chiles, wiped clean; 1/8 teaspoon sugar

The rich flavors of the pork and chive dumplings shouldnt be drowned out by a heavy sauce. This quick one is all you need.

Recipe information

Total Time
2 hr
Yield
Makes about 3/4 cup

Ingredients

1/2 cup soy sauce

1/3 cup water

1/2 tablespoon Shaoxing wine

1/8 teaspoon Asian sesame oil

1 garlic clove, smashed

3 (2-inch) dried red chiles, wiped clean

1/8 teaspoon sugar

Preparation

Stir together all ingredients and let stand at room temperature at least 2 hours and up to 2 days.

TagsSauce Asian Dairy Free Easy Quick 5 Ingredients or Fewer Gourmet

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