Dim sum with the best dipping sauce

🥢 Classic Dim Sum Dipping Sauces

1. Soy Sauce + Chili Oil

   • Best for: Dumplings (har gow, siu mai), steamed buns.

   • Recipe: Light soy sauce with a spoonful of chili oil (Lao Gan Ma is popular) and optional splash of black vinegar.

2. Black Vinegar + Ginger

   • Best for: Xiao long bao (soup dumplings), pork dumplings.

   • Recipe: Chinese black vinegar with thinly julienned fresh ginger.

3. Hoisin + Chili Sauce

   • Best for: Cheung fun (rice noodle rolls), roast pork buns.

   • Recipe: Mix hoisin sauce with chili garlic sauce (like Huy Fong).

4. Hot Mustard + Soy Sauce

   • Best for: Fried items (spring rolls, sesame balls).

   • Recipe: Spicy Chinese mustard thinned with a touch of soy sauce or water.

5. XO Sauce

   • Best for: Pan-fried turnip cake, steamed dumplings.

   • Rich, umami-packed sauce made from dried seafood, ham, garlic, and chili.

🧪 Custom Signature Sauce (Highly Recommended)

Try this balanced blend to go with almost anything:

Ultimate Dim Sum Dipping Sauce

• 1 tbsp light soy sauce

• 1 tsp black vinegar

• 1 tsp chili crisp or chili oil

• ½ tsp sesame oil

• ½ tsp sugar

• Fresh ginger or garlic (optional)
  Mix until combined. Add scallions for extra freshness.