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.
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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Pineapple Dipping 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
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.
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Amai Sauce (Copycat Wagamama)
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)
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.
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Garlic Chili Oil
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.
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Yum Yum Sauce
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.
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