Steamed Dumplings with Homemade Dipping Sauce

Name: Steamed Dumplings with Homemade Dipping Sauce
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 1 (10 oz) package frozen dumplings, about 10 total; 2 tbsp rice vinegar; 2 tbsp soy sauce; 2 tsp toasted sesame oil; ½ tsp sesame seeds; 1 tsp garlic chili paste; 1 tbsp thinly sliced scallions

Steamed dumplings with a homemade dipping sauce combine store-bought convenience with fresh, tangy flavors—soy, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and garlic chili paste come together in minutes for an easy appetizer or side dish.

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Steamed Dumplings with Homemade Dipping Sauce

Total

25 min

Servings

4

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$16–$26

Recipe Source

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From Recette Magazine

Ingredients

1 (10 oz) package frozen dumplings, about 10 total
2 tbsp rice vinegar
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 tsp toasted sesame oil
½ tsp sesame seeds
1 tsp garlic chili paste
1 tbsp thinly sliced scallions

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Instructions

1
Pour ½ cup water into the Suvie rice pot. Grease Suvie starch strainer with cooking spray and set it within the prepared rice pot. Arrange frozen dumplings in the strainer.
2
Cover pot with lid and place pot inside the Suvie Starch Cooker, ensuring pot is centered on the hot plate. Input settings and cook now. Steam for 20 minutes.
3
Meanwhile, prepare the dipping sauce. In a medium bowl, stir together 2 tbsp rice vinegar, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tsp toasted sesame oil, ½ tsp sesame seeds, 1 tsp garlic chili paste, and 1 tbsp thinly sliced scallions.
4
Once dumplings have finished cooking, remove from Starch strainer, and transfer to a serving platter. Serve immediately with dipping sauce.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Mix the dipping sauce components in a small bowl and taste before adding scallions—adjust soy sauce or vinegar to your preference.
Steam dumplings until they are heated through and skins are translucent; do not overcrowd the steamer basket.
Toast sesame seeds in a dry pan for 1–2 minutes before sprinkling to enhance their nutty flavor.
Slice scallions thinly and add them to the sauce just before serving to keep them fresh and crisp.

Substitutions

Rice vinegar → white vinegar or rice wine (adjust quantity slightly, as vinegar is sharper)
Garlic chili paste → sriracha or sambal oelek (use 1 tsp, adjust to heat preference)
Toasted sesame oil → regular sesame oil (flavor will be milder; use same amount)
Scallions → fresh cilantro or thinly sliced red onion (for a different herbal or sharp note)

Storage & make-ahead

Store leftover dipping sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat steamed dumplings in a steamer or microwave before serving.