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    Home > Guides and Roundups

    13 Spring Roll Dipping Sauces

    By Emese Maczko on 01/30/2023 - May contain affiliate links. Please read our disclosure.

    Soy sauce is a classic and delicious dipping sauce for spring rolls, egg rolls, and other dishes. However, for those looking to add more variety and flavor, here is a list of 13 different dipping sauces that are perfect for complementing the fillings in spring rolls, egg rolls, summer rolls and even Chinese dumplings.

    6 dipping sauces in small glass jars or white bowls in a variety of color from red, yellow to brown.
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    • Why do you need a dipping sauce?
    • Sweet Chili Sauce
    • Vietnamese Peanut Dipping Sauce
    • Hoisin Sauce
    • Benihana Ginger Sauce
    • Pumpkin Chili Sauce
    • Nuoc Cham
    • Pineapple Dipping Sauce
    • Sweet and Sour Sauce
    • Teriyaki Sauce
    • Amai Sauce (Copycat Wagamama)
    • Sweet Onion Sauce (Copycat Subway)
    • Garlic Chili Oil
    • Yum Yum Sauce
    • Rolls recipes to try

    Why do you need a dipping sauce?

    Spring roll dipping sauces can be made from a variety of ingredients such as soy sauce, vinegar, peanut butter, chili sauce to add flavor and complement the taste of the fillings. They can be sweet, savory, or spicy, but all in all they are making them more flavorful. They can also help moisten the rolls and enhance their texture. Here are some delicious dipping sauces for you to get inspired by:

    Sweet Chili Sauce

    A chunky red sauce in a small glass jar placed on a light blue plate. A spoon with a bit of red sauce is place next to it.
    This classic spring roll dipping sauce is made from chili peppers, sugar, vinegar, and fish sauce (substitute soy sauce to make it vegan). It is deep red and has a balance of sweet and spicy flavor, but neither of them is too overpowering.
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    Vietnamese Peanut Dipping Sauce

    Creamy peanut colored sauce in a white bowl. A spoon is dipped to show the creamy consistenxtr.
    This peanut dipping sauce is a creamy and nutty sauce made from mainly peanut butter, soy sauce, brown sugar, and rice vinegar. It is a popular condiment for spring rolls, and other Asian dishes, since it adds a rich and nutty flavor to any dish.
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    Hoisin Sauce

    A colorful ceramic bowl with a dark brown thick sauce and a spoon dipped within.
    Hoisin sauce is a popular and versatile Chinese dipping sauce that is sweet, savory, and slightly spicy. This recipe by uses dates, soy sauce, tahini, garlic, and a pinch of Chinese five spice powder.
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    Benihana Ginger Sauce

    A chunky golden brown sauce in a small glass jar.
    This ginger sauce is a versatile and flavorful sauce often served in Japanese steakhouses. It has a balance of sweet and tangy taste that can be used as a dip for a variety of dishes like spring rolls or egg rolls.
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    Pumpkin Chili Sauce

    A chunky dark brown sauce in a glass jar with a spoon. Chili peppers, seeds and green herbs are next to it.
    This unique pumpkin chili sauce is made of maple syrup, pure pumpkin puree, fresh garlic, red wine vinegar, and chili flakes. It is a 10-min unique and flavorful sauce that combines the sweetness of pumpkin with the heat of chili peppers.
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    Nuoc Cham

    A light golden brown thin sauce in a small galss bowl with chunks of ginger, chili pepper and carrot shreds swimming on the surface
    Nuoc Cham is a traditional Vietnamese dipping sauce that has a balance of sweet, sour, salty, and spicy flavors. It is made from ingredients such as fish sauce (use soy sauce to make it vegan), sugar, lime juice, garlic, and chili peppers.
    Get the recipe

    Pineapple Dipping Sauce

    Two small glass bowls with an orange-brown sticky sauce.
    This pineapple dipping sauce combines sweet, spicy, and sticky flavors in a simple and delicious blend. With just four ingredients, it is easy to make. The sweetness of the pineapple balances the heat of the Thai chili. It's a perfect condiment for spring rolls or other Asian dishes.
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    Sweet and Sour Sauce

    This sweet and sour sauce is a tangy, sweet, and irresistible condiment that can be made in just five minutes. It's a versatile sauce that can be used in various sweet and sour dishes, but also perfect as a dipping sauce for spring rolls.
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    Teriyaki Sauce

    A dark brown thick liquid is poured into a small mason jar with a lid.
    Teriyaki sauce is a sweet, savory, and slightly salty sauce commonly used in Japanese cuisine. It is made from ingredients such as soy sauce, sugar, sake or mirin, and ginger, and has a rich and slightly caramelized flavor.
    Get the recipe

    Amai Sauce (Copycat Wagamama)

    A dark brown almost black sauce in a small white bowl surrounded by Chinese dumplings
    Amai Sauce is a popular sweet, and tangy dipping sauce in Wagamama served with spring rolls, noodle bowls, and Katsu curry. With this recipe, you will be able to make a restaurant-style dipping sauce for your spring rolls.
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    Sweet Onion Sauce (Copycat Subway)

    Redish-pink thin sauce with black seeds in a small white bowl.
    The sweet onion sauce is known for its sweet and tangy flavor, making it a popular choice among Subway customers. It has balsamic vinegar, sugar, garlic, lemon, and sweet onion flavors. It will add a unique twist to any spring rolls.
    Get the recipe

    Garlic Chili Oil

    A chunky dark brown oil in a small glass jar with ginger and garlic pieces swimming on the top.
    Garlic chili oil is an easy-to-make condiment that adds flavor and heat to any dish. Make it crunchy by toasting the garlic before adding pepper flakes, and you'll have an absolutely flavorful and unique oil to use.
    Get the recipe

    Yum Yum Sauce

    An orange creamy sauce in a small white bowl surrounded by lime slices.
    This Yum Yum sauce is a sweet and savory pink sauce with a slightly tangy flavor from the rice vinegar. The mayonnaise gives it a creamy texture, while the tomato paste gives it a pink color.
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    Rolls recipes to try

    There are so many delicious spring rolls and other roll recipes to choose from. Since we love using rice paper wrappers, we also have some delicious rice paper rolls recipes to pair with the dipping sauces above.

    • Opaque rice paper rolls filled with carrots, purple sprouts, thin glass. noodles and brown mushrooms are served on a large black plate. Several rolls are cut half so you can see the filling. Red sauce in a small white bowl is served next to it.
      Vietnamese Spring Rolls (Vegan)
    • Lots of round-shaped rice paper dumplings arranged in a semi-circular dish facing upwards sprinkled with sesame seeds, chopped spring onion and red hot pepper around a brown dipping sauce.
      Rice Paper Dumplings (Chinese Potstickers)
    • Lots of spring rolls cut in half and arranged in a semi-circular dish facing upwards around a brown dipping sauce.
      Crispy Rice Paper Spring Rolls
    • Black plate with crispy looking light brown egg rolls. A small white bowl is with a red dipping sauce. The rolls are sprinkled with parsley leaves.
      Rice Paper Egg Rolls (3 Ways)
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