A dipping sauce is a common condiment that is used to add and enhance the flavor of a dish. In the Philippines, Toyomansi (soy sauce and calamondin) and Patismansi (fish sauce and calamondin) are among the favorite dipping sauces for fried and grilled foods.
There are preferred dipping sauces per food category in each Asian country; however, there is one dip that can be considered as the most common and widely used: the basic Asian dipping sauce.
Basic Asian Dipping Sauce is a simple dip that is made from soy sauce, vinegar, and sesame oil. Since Asians like some heat in their food, chilies are sometimes added to it.
This oriental tasting dip is perfect for steamed or fried Dim Sum; you may also use this in grilled meat, seafood, and vegetables.
Asian Dipping Sauce Recipe
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Soy Sauce
- 1/2 cup Rice Vinegar
- 2 teaspoons Sesame oil
- Chili pepper optional
Instructions
- Combine soy sauce, vinegar, and sesame oil (also add chili, if desired) in a dipping bowl.
- Stir the mixture using a teaspoon.
- Serve along with fried or steamed Dim Sum.
- Share and Enjoy!!!
rain hard says
April 20, 2010 at 2:34 amsimple yet amazing.. thnx2!!!!
Marie says
May 6, 2010 at 9:20 pmWhat dish can we use this dipping sauce?
Panlasang Pinoy says
May 17, 2010 at 8:13 pmYou may use this in in siomai and other similar dishes.
Romy says
June 29, 2010 at 9:51 amIf adding chili how many should I add?
Mhakz says
July 16, 2010 at 3:29 am^
It will depend on your taste.. if you want it more spicy then add lots of chili though you will not enjoy the sauce.
tristan says
March 8, 2011 at 6:05 amis there any substitute for sesame oil? can we use vegetable or olive or sunflower oil? thanks..
adalia bonita says
June 4, 2011 at 7:27 amyou may try it to pork barbeque
Milagros Sombillo - Torres says
July 1, 2011 at 4:02 pmThanks for the recipe. By the way my Puertorican husband loves the food I cook ( thats your recipee )…so I thank you a lot. By the way what you could suggest what I could substitute for the water chesnuts in making a siomai…because there is no such like that here in Puerto Rico.
hermina ricarte says
April 12, 2012 at 8:04 amthanks a lot Panlasang Pinoy.You’re a great help