Honey and Soy Dipping Sauce is a beautiful dip that blends the sweet honey with the salty soy sauce. Used as sauce for basting, a dip and as a marinade. This simple recipe will become a permanent go to recipe in your repertoire. I like to add sesame seeds and chilli flakes into the mix for extra texture and heat.
Honey and Soy Dipping Sauce is a delightful accompaniment that offers a harmonious balance of sweet and savoury flavours. With the rich, umami depth of dark soy sauce and the natural sweetness of honey, this sauce provides a versatile addition to a wide range of dishes. The inclusion of garlic and ginger gives it a fresh and aromatic kick, adding complexity and warmth to the blend.
Whether used as a dip for dumplings, spring rolls, or grilled meats, this sauce elevates simple foods with its rich layers of taste. The interplay of the earthy soy and sweet honey is enhanced by a subtle seasoning of salt and pepper, allowing for personalisation depending on one’s preferences. A well-made honey and soy dipping sauce can easily become a staple at any table, enhancing a variety of Asian-inspired dishes with its deep, satisfying flavours.
Honey and Soy Dipping Sauce
A sweet and salty dip that adds an amazing dimension to so many finger foods.
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Servings: 6 Portions
Calories: 180kcal
Ingredients
Instructions
- Place a saucepan over a medium heat and add the olive oil. Once hot, add the garlic and fry until soft but not brown.3 cloves garlic
- Add the minced ginger, dark soy sauce, runny honey and 1 tsp of pepper and stir well to combine.60 ml dark soy sauce, 235 ml honey, 1 inch ginger, salt, pepper
- Adjust the temperature until it reaches a light simmer for about 5 minutes. Warning you should keep an eye on the pan as the honey can froth up easily.
- Remove from the heat and put to one side for now.
- This can be used to spoon over or as a dip for recipes such as fried chicken and spring rolls.
Nutrition
Calories: 180kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.05g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 391mg | Potassium: 78mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 46g | Vitamin A: 0.1IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 0.4mg
10 comments
Only a fee I gradients but lovely depth of flavour
Everybody loved it and will be making again.
I recently tried this Honey and Soy Dipping Sauce at a family BBQ, and it was a huge success.
I was pleasantly surprised by how much flavour is packed into this sauce.
The honey adds a nice sweetness, while the soy sauce gives it a strong, umami punch.
This dipping sauce may seem simple, but it delivers big on taste.
The combination of soy and honey is classic, and the garlic and ginger elevate it even further. It’s a great all-purpose sauce that pairs well with almost anything—dumplings, sushi, or even as a salad dressing.
This Honey and Soy Dipping Sauce has become my go-to for homemade dumplings. The balance of sweet honey and savoury soy is spot on, and the garlic and ginger give it a fresh, zesty note.
I’ve used it as a dipping sauce for spring rolls and even drizzled it over roasted veggies. It’s a winner
It worked perfectly with grilled prawns and chicken skewers, adding just the right amount of sweetness to complement the charred flavours. It’s not too overpowering and provides a nice contrast to spicy dishes as well. I’ll definitely be using this again.