Potsticker Sauce

This 3-ingredient potsticker sauce is savory, tangy, and with a hint of sweetness. It’s the perfect dipping sauce for gyoza, wontons, egg rolls, and more!

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Just made a fresh batch of potstickers? My homemade potsticker sauce recipe has to be made alongside it. It’s my go-to sauce whenever I make any Asian appetizers. It tastes so much better than anything store-bought, and it comes together in under a minute.

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Why I love this recipe

Just 3 ingredients. No hard-to-find ingredients are needed, just pantry ingredients.
Perfect flavor and texture. The texture is thinner than other Asian sauces but perfect to coat the potstickers nicely. It’s salty, umami-forward, with just the right amount of sweetness.
Easy to customize. You can change up the spice or sodium level depending on your preferences.
Versatile. Who said this sauce is just for gyoza or dumplings? My family loves it with fries, veggies, or even as a marinade.

★★★★★ REVIEW

“This was a great way to “fancy” up a bag of frozen pot stickers. The recipe didn’t specify, but I used chili garlic sauce from the Asian section. It was a little spicy for me, but perfect for my husband. We also used the 1/2 tsp of cornstarch as suggested. Very good, simple, and fast.” – Christine

Ingredients needed

Chili sauce. Use any chili sauce or hot sauce you like, depending on how hot or mild you want. I like choosing a milder flavor, especially if serving it to others.
Soy sauce. Or tamari/gluten-free soy sauce, if you want this to be gluten-free.
Brown sugar. For a touch of sweetness.
Garnishes. When I’m serving this sauce at parties or potlucks, I like to sprinkle some finely chopped green onions, ginger, sesame seeds, and red pepper flakes.

Find the printable recipe with measurements below.

How to make potsticker dipping sauce

Step 1- Mix. Add everything into a small bowl and whisk together.

Step 2- Serve. Transfer the sauce to a serving dish and enjoy with fresh potstickers or dumplings.

Arman’s recipe tips

Omit the sweetness. If you prefer a more umami and spicy sauce, skip the brown sugar completely.
For a tangier sauce, swap out the brown sugar or rice vinegar.
Add sesame oil. While most potstickers have sesame oil in their filling, intensify the flavor by adding a drop or two to the sauce.
Add chili oil. For a more traditional twist, add 1-2 tablespoons of chili oil. Be sure to mix well so there is little separation.
Make it thicker. Add 1/2 teaspoon of cornstarch.
Skip the chili. For a simple, thin sauce, mix soy sauce, sesame oil, and brown sugar.

Storage instructions

To store: Leftover sauce can be stored in the refrigerator, covered, for up to three days. Be sure to give it a good mix before serving.

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5 from 35 votes

This 3-ingredient potsticker sauce is savory, tangy, and with a hint of sweetness. It’s the perfect dipping sauce for gyoza, dumplings, spring rolls, and more! Watch the video below to see how I make it in my kitchen!

Servings:

Prep:1minute min

Ingredients 1x2x3x

▢1/2 cup chili sauce
▢1/2 cup soy sauce
▢1/2 teaspoon brown sugar

Instructions

In a small mixing bowl, whisk the chili sauce, soy sauce, and brown until smooth and combined. If adding sesame oil, stir it through at the end.
Transfer into a serving dish and serve with potstickers or any appetizer of choice.

Notes

For a richer flavor, add a pinch of sesame oil.

To decorate, sprinkle red pepper flakes, sesame seeds, and finely chopped green onions.

TO STORE: Leftover sauce can be stored in the refrigerator, covered, for up to three days. Be sure to give it a good mix before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 30kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 2gFat: 1gSodium: 1039mgPotassium: 94mgFiber: 1gVitamin A: 116IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 7mgIron: 1mgNET CARBS: 3g