Dipping Sauce for Spring Rolls
This quick and easy dipping sauce combines soy sauce, hoisin, and fresh aromatics, creating a balanced dip that's perfect for spring rolls, shrimp, and grilled veggies.
Ingredients
Sauce Ingredients
- 2 tbsp hoisin sauce Use gluten-free hoisin if needed
- 1/4 tsp minced fresh ginger About a small piece; sub with 1/8 tsp ground ginger if needed
- 1/4 cup soy sauce Sub with tamari for gluten-free or reduced-sodium soy for lower salt
- 1/2 tsp toasted sesame oil Measure carefully as it is potent
- 1 tsp green onions, chopped Scallions
- 1/2 tsp white sugar Optional if hoisin is very sweet
- 1 clove garlic, minced About 1/2 tsp; for milder flavor, use 1/2 clove or roast it first
- 1 tbsp water Helps loosen the sauce
Instructions
Preparation
- Into a small mixing bowl, pour 1/4 cup soy sauce and 1 tablespoon water.
- Add hoisin sauce, toasted sesame oil, white sugar, minced ginger, minced garlic, and chopped green onions.
- Whisk briskly until the sugar dissolves and the hoisin is fully incorporated until smooth and glossy.
- Taste and adjust: add more hoisin to thicken or a splash of water to thin. Add more sugar if desired.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours to let flavors meld.
Serving
- When ready to serve, transfer the sauce to a small saucepan.
- Warm gently over medium-low heat for 2 to 4 minutes, stirring once or twice, until warmed through. Do not boil.
- Serve immediately in a shallow dipping bowl.
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days. Reheat gently on the stove over medium-low heat. Freezing is not recommended.