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Ginger-Soy Dipping Sauce

(recipe, Nancie McDermott)

Introduction

This sauce is a standard accompaniment for potstickers. Vinegar and ginger provide a vibrant counterpoint to the richness of the dumplings.

Ingredients

1. ¼ cup soy sauce
2. 3 Tbsp. white vinegar or apple-cider vinegar
3. 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh ginger
4. 2 tsp. sugar
5. 2 tsp. sesame oil
6. ½ tsp. salt

Steps

1. Combine the soy sauce, vinegar, ginger, sugar, sesame oil, and salt in a medium bowl. Whisk or stir well to dissolve the sugar and salt, then mix everything together into a thin, smooth sauce.