Steamed Dumplings with The Best Dumpling Sauce
Discover the joy of Steamed Dumplings with The Best Dumpling Sauce, a delightful dish that’s perfect for any occasion. These tender dumplings are steamed to perfection and paired with a flavorful dipping sauce that balances savory, spicy, sweet, and tangy notes. Whether you’re hosting friends or enjoying a cozy dinner at home, this recipe is quick to prepare and sure to impress. With just 25 minutes from start to finish, you’ll have a comforting meal that’s both versatile and satisfying. Customize the heat level in the sauce to suit your taste and enjoy these dumplings as appetizers, snacks, or main courses.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4 (3 dumplings each) 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Steaming/Boiling
- Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 pieces homemade or store-bought dumplings/wontons
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp water or broth
- 1 tbsp doubanjiang
- 1/2 tbsp chili oil
- 2–3 tsp sugar
- 2 tbsp Chinese black vinegar
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- 1/2 tsp sesame seeds
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- Chopped scallions and coriander for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce by mixing soy sauce, water or broth, doubanjiang, chili oil, sugar, black vinegar, sesame oil, sesame seeds, and garlic in a bowl. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Steam dumplings in a bamboo steamer for 12-15 minutes or boil in water for about 3-4 minutes until cooked through.
- Serve dumplings with the prepared sauce for dipping or drizzle over them. Garnish with scallions and coriander.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 dumplings (90g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg