Reverse-Engineered Dumpling Sauce Recipe

This was reverse-engineered from Wei-Chuan brand dumpling sauce. It’s not an exact replica but should provide a similar taste profile.

Makes approximately 200 mL.

Ingredients

• 60 g (5 tbsp) sugar
• 130 mL regular soy sauce
• 5 mL (1 tsp) Chinkiang (black) vinegar
• 5 mL (1 tsp) spicy toasted sesame oil (or non-spicy, if preferred)
• 50 mL water
• 1 tsp minced garlic (optional)

Directions

1. Briefly saute garlic in the sesame oil.
2. Combine all ingredients and stir well.