I love a local restaurant that serves lettuce wraps with an unforgettable Asian dipping sauce. The wraps are delicious on their own, but a good dunk or a light drizzle of that sauce elevates them to something special.
This homemade version captures that flavor I crave. I’ve made it many times over the years and use it for far more than just lettuce wraps.
What Makes This Dip So Good?
- Fast and simple to prepare. Combine the ingredients in a bowl and whisk — that’s all it takes.
- Balanced flavours. Salty, spicy, and sweet notes come together for a lively, well-rounded sauce.
- Extremely versatile. It pairs beautifully with dumplings, dim sum, spring rolls, lettuce wraps, and more. It’s also delicious drizzled over rice or noodles.
- Great as a marinade. Use it to marinate chicken, beef, or other proteins before grilling or pan-frying for extra flavor.
Ingredients You Need
Most of these ingredients are now readily available at larger supermarkets, though they were once easier to find in Asian grocery stores.
- Soy sauce
- Rice vinegar
- Sesame oil
- Chili oil
- Sriracha
- Sugar
- Green onions
How To Make Asian Dipping Sauce
Making this sauce is straightforward. Measure the ingredients (reserve the green onions), add everything except the onions to a medium bowl, and whisk until the sugar dissolves and the sriracha is fully incorporated. Stir in the sliced green onions just before serving if you like a fresh bite.
The sauce is ready immediately and can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 1–2 weeks.
Recipes To Serve With This Sauce
These dishes are excellent served with the dipping sauce:
- Vietnamese Cold Spring Rolls
- Lettuce Wraps with Braised Pork
- Beef Satay Skewers
Asian Dipping Sauce
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp soya sauce
- 3 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1/2 tbsp chili oil
- 1 1/2 tbsp sriracha sauce
- 3 tbsp sugar
- 1 green onion , sliced (optional)
Instructions
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Whisk all ingredients together, except the green onions, until the sugar is dissolved.
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Store in the refrigerator for 1–2 weeks.
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Stir in sliced green onions just before serving, if desired.
Nutrition
Per serving:
Nutrition Disclaimer
This recipe was originally published in July 2013.