Potsticker Sauce Recipe
This easy homemade potsticker sauce is the perfect balance of salty, tangy, sweet, and spicy. Made with soy sauce, rice vinegar, garlic, and a touch of sesame oil, it’s better than any store-bought version!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: About ½ cup 1x
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- ¼ cup soy sauce (low sodium recommended)
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon honey (or brown sugar)
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon ginger, grated
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
- 1 teaspoon green onions, finely chopped (optional)
- ½ teaspoon sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Mix the ingredients: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes.
- Taste & adjust: Add more honey for sweetness, vinegar for tanginess, or red pepper flakes for spice.
- Garnish & serve: Stir in green onions and sesame seeds if using. Serve immediately or let sit for 10 minutes for flavors to meld.
Notes
- No rice vinegar? Use apple cider vinegar or white vinegar.
- Want it thicker? Stir in ½ teaspoon cornstarch dissolved in 1 tablespoon water, then heat until slightly thickened.
- Mild version: Skip the red pepper flakes for a less spicy sauce.
- Storage: Keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
Find it online: https://recipe.newsvks.com/potsticker-sauce-recipe/