This 4 ingredient gyoza sauce is ready in just a couple of minutes and is the perfect sauce for dipping crispy gyoza into and no cooking or chopping is needed. A mixture of soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar and optional chilli flakes for a kick of heat - this is a super easy gyoza dipping sauce that would also go well with dumplings or wontons.
A salty and tangy sauce, this gyoza sauce recipe is so quick and easy to make with store cupboard ingredients. The flavors work so well together with either homemade or store bought gyoza.
Store bought sauces can be really expensive for what they are, but this homemade gyoza sauce is cheap to make and it has so much flavor.
You just mix 4 ingredients together in a bowl, with no cooking or chopping needed. This quick gyoza sauce has the perfect balance of flavors and the option to make it as mild or as spicy as you like. Ideal for dipping our Air Fryer Gyoza into.
So many different ways to serve it and ready in just a couple of minutes.
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Ingredients and Substitutions
A full ingredients list, along with US Customary and Metric measurements, can be found in the recipe card at the end of this post.
- Soy sauce - You can use either regular, light or dark or low salt soy sauce for this dumpling sauce recipe. If you are using dark, then you might want to use a little less. If you wanted a gluten free version, then you can use tamari.
- Sesame oil - This adds such a lovely nutty flavor to the sauce.
- Rice vinegar - This adds a little sweetness to the sauce and keeps it traditional. However, you could use white wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar instead.
- Chili flakes - These are optional, but we love the spiciness that it adds. You could leave them out, or even add more if you like really spicy. You could use fresh chopped chilies too.
Variations
This sauce is just 4 ingredients, so there isn't a lot that you can adapt. However, there are a few things you could add in. If you didn't mind chopping some ingredients, then some crushed garlic and grated ginger mixed in can add lots of extra flavor and some freshness.
Spicy. If you don't like spicy food, then you can leave the red chili flakes out. Equally, you can add extra if you like your dipping sauce with a real kick of heat. You can use fresh chili too if you like.
Sweet. If you like your sauces a little sweet, then a spoonful of honey or maple syrup really balances out the flavors.
How to Make Gyoza Sauce - Step by Step
- Step 1: Put all the ingredients into a bowl.
- Step 2: A small bowl of mixed gyoza sauce.
What to Serve with Gyoza Dipping Sauce
We think this is the perfect dipping sauce for gyoza, but you can also use it for dumplings and wontons too, or even tofu. This is such a versatile sauce, that you are going to want to put it on everything.
You don't just have to use this as a dipping sauce, as it works really well with noodles and stir fries too. Why not try our Easy Vegetable Stir Fry, Lamb Stir Fry or Air Fryer Chinese Noodles?
Storage
This is actually best made in advance and stored overnight if you can, but let it sit for at least 15 minutes before serving. You can store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 7 days. Don't add any fresh ingredients until right before serving.
If you have made too much, then make sure you are only storing "clean" sauce, and not sauce that has had gyoza dipped into it, so it will keep for longer. Discard any sauce that has been dipped in.
Tips For Making The BEST Gyoza Dipping Sauce
- Allow the sauce to sit for 10 minutes before serving, as this will allow all the flavors to come together.
- You can add a sprinkle of sesame seeds and some chopped spring onions (scallion/green onions) before serving for some extra flavor.
- If this sauce is too salty, then you can add some honey or maple syrup to balance out the flavors. Taste it first and then adjust as needed.
- Feel free to add some grated ginger and garlic for extra flavor.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this is vegan. If you wanted to sweeten it then you would need to add maple syrup instead of honey to keep it vegan.
If you want this to be gluten free, then you need to swap the soy sauce for tamari and make sure there is no cross contamination.
No, there is no need to cook this sauce.
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Recipe
Quick Gyoza Sauce (Just 4 Ingredients)
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon Soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Dried chilli flakes
Instructions
- Put all the ingredients into a bowl.
- Mix well so everything is combined.
Recipe Tips
- Allow the sauce to sit for 10 minutes before serving, as this will allow all the flavors to come together.
- You can add a sprinkle of sesame seeds and some chopped spring onions (scallion) before serving for some extra flavor.
- If this sauce is too salty, then you can add some honey or maple syrup to balance out the flavors.
- Feel free to add some grated ginger and garlic for extra flavor.
Nutritional Information
The nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.
As all appliances vary, cooking times are a guide. Please note that by changing the serving size, the cooking time may also need to be altered.
Kristen says
This was my first time trying gyoza sauce and it was AMAZING! Thank you for another wonderful recipe! :)
Tara says
You had me at just 4 ingredients and a couple of minutes! Such wonderful flavors to pair with gyoza.
Sandra says
I love it when I find a recipe and I have everything in my pantry already! Quick, easy and delicious. Thanks for a great recipe!
Beth says
You had me at "ready in minutes" and "cheap to make"! I will be dipping everything in this delicious recipe!
Natalie says
SO easy. I'll just stop buying gyoza sauce in stores. Saving this to try. Thanks!
Jessica Stroup says
Absolutely delicious! This recipe is a keeper!
Claudia Lamascolo says
this sauce was perfect for dipping our homemade spring rolls in very delicious
Toni says
Everyone at my house loved this! Thanks for sharing the recipe!
Helen says
This is such a useful dipping sauce, and so easy to make! Salty, spicy and delicious. Yum!