Egg Roll Dipping Sauce

I love this egg roll dipping sauce because it takes a handful of pantry ingredients and turns them into something that makes the whole plate feel more put together. It is sweet, tangy, savory, and the kind of sauce that instantly makes egg rolls, dumplings and potstickers more interesting.

Ingredients for Egg Roll Dipping Sauce

These basic ingredients come together for an incredible sauce you’ll want to keep around on the regular. Most of them are easy to find at a local grocery store, but you can check an Asian market, too. A full list of ingredients with measurements for this recipe is available in the printable recipe card below.

• Rice Wine Vinegar: The tangy and slightly sweet flavor of this vinegar balances the sauce with its acidity.
• Cornstarch: This thickening agent gives the sauce a smooth consistency, which helps it cling to the egg roll.
• Low Sodium Soy Sauce: Soy sauce imparts a savory, umami flavor that complements the egg roll.
• Dark Brown Sugar: Sugar adds a touch of sweetness to the sauce.
• Fresh Grated Ginger: Ginger brings zestiness and earthiness to the sauce.
• Garlic Powder: Using powder makes it easier to ensure the garlic flavor is easily incorporated into the sauce.
• Onion Powder: Onion powder is also ideal to evenly disperse the flavor.
• Sesame Oil: Sesame oil provides nuttiness. If you don’t typically keep this oil around, consider it. It’s a great way to add extra flavor to lots of foods that are part of Asian cuisine and otherwise.

How to Make Egg Roll Dipping Sauce (Step-by-Step)

This sauce really is as simple as one, two three!

1. Combine ingredients in saucepan. Add the rice wine vinegar and cornstarch to a cold small saucepan and whisk together until smooth.
2. Simmer. Turn on the heat to the recommended temperature. Add the remaining ingredients and stir to combine. All the mixture to simmer briefly. 
3. Enjoy! Serve immediately or strain before serving.

Chef Tips

I’ve made this egg roll dipping sauce recipe in my test kitchen to be able to bring you these simple tips and tricks.

• Whisk the cornstarch into vinegar before adding heat – This is the easiest way to keep the sauce smooth and avoid lumps.
• Low sodium soy sauce – That gives you better control over the saltiness, especially since the sauce reduces slightly as it cooks.
• Taste before serving – If you want it sweeter, add a little more brown sugar. If you want it tangier, a touch more vinegar works well.
• Strain for a smoother finish – This is especially nice if you want the sauce to look more polished for serving.

What to Serve with Egg Roll Dipping Sauce

You can serve this sauce with all sorts of delicious dishes. We love it for egg rolls or fresh spring rolls, of course, but you can also dip Chinese dumplings, crab rangoon, or shrimp rangoon in the sauce. 

It’s also a great addition to a steak stir-fry or drizzled over baked salmon. You can even add it to cream cheese to make a unique dip.

You can also serve it with other sauces, like Chinese hot mustard or a Homemade Szechuan Sauce.

Storage and Freezing

This sauce has a relatively long shelf life (2 weeks) compared to other homemade sauces. Store it in the fridge to keep it handy when you need it.

How to Store

Keep this sauce in an airtight container or mason jar for up to 2 weeks in the fridge.

Can I Freeze Egg Roll Dipping Sauce?

Freeze sauce for up to three months in a resealable plastic bag or freezer-safe container.

Common Questions About Egg Roll Dipping Sauce

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Egg Roll Dipping Sauce Recipe

This EASY Egg Roll Dipping Sauce is full of tangy, savory, and umami flavors that pair perfectly with crispy, crunchy egg rolls!

4.50 from 12 votes

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Course: Sauce

Cuisine: Asian

Keyword: Asian dipping sauce, dipping sauce for egg rolls, easy dipping sauce, egg roll dipping sauce, egg roll sauce, homemade egg roll sauce, rice vinegar dipping sauce, sesame ginger sauce, soy sauce dipping sauce

Cook Time: 5 minutes minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes minutes

Servings: 1 cup

Calories: 202kcal

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoons cornstarch
• 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons fresh ginger grated
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil*

Instructions

• In a small saucepan, whisk together the 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar and 1 teaspoons cornstarch (while still cold). Turn on heat to low-medium.
• Whisk in the 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce, 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar, grated 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder and 1 teaspoon sesame oil*.
• Bring to a low simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes.
• Remove from heat and serve as-is or pour through a fine mesh sieve for a smooth sauce.
• Serve with your favorite egg rolls, dumplings or gyoza.
• If you’ve tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or star ratings.

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Notes

If you don’t care for the taste of sesame oil, use a neutral flavored oil.

Storage: Keep this sauce in an airtight container or mason jar for up to 2 weeks in the fridge.

Freezing: Freeze sauce for up to three months in a resealable plastic bag or freezer-safe container.

Nutrition

Calories: 202kcal, Carbohydrates: 33g, Protein: 7g, Fat: 4g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 2g, Sodium: 2307mg, Potassium: 330mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 24g, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 54mg, Iron: 1mg