Dipping Sauces here are a few ideas

Peanut dipping sauce

Ingredients

5 tablespoons peanut butter
3 tablespoons warm water
2 1/2 tablespoons Chinese rice vinegar
1 1/2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
3 teaspoons white granulated sugar

Preparation

1.Whisk together all the ingredients in a bowl.
2.Store in a sealed container in the refrigerator until ready to use.
3. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to blend.
4.Before serving, thin the sauce with a bit more warm water if needed.
5.Use the peanut sauce within 3 - 4 days.

Ginger & Spring Onion dipping sauce.

Ingredients


2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
1 1/2 tablespoons light soy sauce
1 1/2 tablespoons water or chicken broth
1 teaspoon brown sugar, or to taste
6 spring onions ends removed, finely chopped
1 2-inch slice fresh ginger, peeled and finely chopped
1 green or red chili pepper, de-seeded and sliced
3 tablespoons peanut or vegetable oil

Preparation

1. Combine the soy sauce, water, and sugar in a small heatproof bowl. Stir in the scallions, ginger, and chopped chili pepper.
2. Heat the oil in a heavy saucepan over medium heat for about 5 minutes, until it is shimmering on the bottom and very hot but not yet smoking (about 300 degrees Fahrenheit).
3. Carefully pour the oil into the scallion/ginger mixture. It will sizzle for a few seconds.
4. Once it stops sizzling, stir, and then let stand for 2 minutes before serving.

Plum dipping sauce.

Ingredients

250 g plum jam
1 tablespoon vinegar
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon ginger powder
1/4 teaspoon allspice
1 pinch of garlic salt
1/3 - 1/2 cup of water (depending on how thick the jam is)

Preparation

1.Mix the ingredients together well.
2.Bring to a boil on low heat.
3.Cool the sauce and store in a jar in the refrigerator.
4.Use within a few days.

Sweet & Sour dipping sauce.

Ingredients

1/3 cup white or rice vinegar (Note: rice vinegar gives better results)
4 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon ketchup
1 teaspoon soy sauce
2 teaspoons cornstarch mixed with 4 teaspoons water

Preparation

1.Mix the vinegar, brown sugar, ketchup, and soy sauce together and bring to a boil in a small pot.
2.Mix together the cornstarch and water, add to the other ingredients and stir to thicken.
3.If desired, you can add 1 green pepper, cut into chunks, and pineapple chunks as desired after adding the cornstarch.
4.For a thicker sauce, increase the cornstarch to 4 teaspoons while keeping the water constant.

Dumpling dipping sauce.

Ingredients

3 tablespoons light soy sauce
3 tablespoons dark soy sauce
3 tablespoons red wine or red rice vinegar
1 teaspoon hot chili oil
1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar, or to taste
1 clove garlic, peeled and chopped
1 teaspoon minced ginger

Preparation

1.Combine all the ingredients.
2.Store in a sealed container in the refrigerator for 1 hour to give the flavors a chance to blend.