Chinese Five Spice Dipping Sauce
Sweet, citrusy dipping sauce for dumplings, potstickers, or wings. Ready in minutes with honey, soy, orange, ginger and five spice.
Try this quick and simple recipe for dumplings, potstickers, or chicken wings.
Submitted by: Kate from Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Mix honey, soy, orange juice, ginger juice and Chinese Five Spice and whisk until smooth.
- Swap honey for maple or agave to make it vegan, and use tamari or coconut aminos for gluten free.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge and use within about 5 days; heat or reduce for a glaze.
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Preparation Instructions:
Whisk all the ingredients together.
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If ginger juice is not available, just use fresh ginger (about 1/2 inch piece), grate it into cheese cloth and squeeze out the required amount. If you leave the fresh ginger in the sauce, it will get hotter with time.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this dipping sauce taste like?
It is sweet from the honey, bright from the orange juice, warm and aromatic from Chinese Five Spice, and has fresh heat from the ginger.
How do I get ginger juice if I do not have a juicer?
Peel and finely grate about a 1/2 inch piece of fresh ginger, wrap the shreds in cheesecloth or a clean towel, then squeeze to extract the juice. If you leave the grated ginger in the sauce it will become spicier over time.
Can I make this sauce vegan or gluten free?
Yes. For vegan swap honey for maple syrup or agave. For gluten free use tamari or coconut aminos instead of regular soy sauce.
Can I use this as a glaze or a marinade?
Yes. For a glaze warm the sauce and simmer briefly to reduce and thicken. For a marinade use as is, but if you plan to cook the protein afterward, reserve some uncooked sauce for serving.
How long will the sauce keep in the fridge?
Stored in a sealed container it will keep about 4 to 7 days. Use within 5 days for best freshness and flavor.
How can I change the flavor balance?
For more sweetness add honey. For more tang add a splash of rice vinegar. Increase grated ginger or ginger juice for heat. Add a pinch of chili flakes or a dash of hot sauce for spiciness.
What else can I serve this sauce with?
Besides dumplings, potstickers and wings, it pairs well with spring rolls, roasted vegetables, grilled pork or chicken, and as a dip for fried appetizers.
What does this dipping sauce taste like?
It is sweet from the honey, bright from the orange juice, warm and aromatic from Chinese Five Spice, and has fresh heat from the ginger.
How do I get ginger juice if I do not have a juicer?
Peel and finely grate about a 1/2 inch piece of fresh ginger, wrap the shreds in cheesecloth or a clean towel, then squeeze to extract the juice. If you leave the grated ginger in the sauce it will become spicier over time.
Can I make this sauce vegan or gluten free?
Yes. For vegan swap honey for maple syrup or agave. For gluten free use tamari or coconut aminos instead of regular soy sauce.
Can I use this as a glaze or a marinade?
Yes. For a glaze warm the sauce and simmer briefly to reduce and thicken. For a marinade use as is, but if you plan to cook the protein afterward, reserve some uncooked sauce for serving.
How long will the sauce keep in the fridge?
Stored in a sealed container it will keep about 4 to 7 days. Use within 5 days for best freshness and flavor.
How can I change the flavor balance?
For more sweetness add honey. For more tang add a splash of rice vinegar. Increase grated ginger or ginger juice for heat. Add a pinch of chili flakes or a dash of hot sauce for spiciness.
What else can I serve this sauce with?
Besides dumplings, potstickers and wings, it pairs well with spring rolls, roasted vegetables, grilled pork or chicken, and as a dip for fried appetizers.
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