# Chinese All Purpose Dipping Sauce

A versatile, bold, and aromatic chilli garlic soy sauce perfect for dipping seafood, chicken, or tofu.

- Servings: 6 servings
- Prep time: 15 min
- Cook time: 5 min
- Total time: 20 min
- Cuisine: Chinese
- Category: Sauce & Condiment
- Diet: dairy-free
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 10 g fresh coriander
- 35 g garlic, peeled
- 12 g bird’s eye chilli, stem tops removed
- 3 tbsp neutral oil
- 4 tbsp light soy sauce
- 2 tbsp fish sauce
- 1.5 tbsp sugar
- 0.25 tsp salt
- 1.5 tsp sesame oil
- 4 tbsp hot water

## Instructions

1. Finely mince the garlic, bird’s eye chillies, and coriander.
2. Place the minced aromatics in a heatproof bowl.
3. Heat the neutral oil in a pan until shimmering.
4. Carefully pour the hot oil over the aromatics and stir to combine.
5. Stir in the light soy sauce, fish sauce, sugar, salt, and sesame oil.
6. Gradually stir in hot water while tasting until the sauce reaches a balanced saltiness.
7. Let the sauce sit for 5–10 minutes to allow the flavours to meld.

## Equipment

- food processor
- heatproof bowl
- pan

## Tips

- If using frozen minced garlic, ensure it is fully defrosted before using.
- Saltiness can vary by brand; always taste and adjust as you go.
- Reduce the amount of bird's eye chillies for a milder spice level.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.
- If stored in the fridge, let the sauce come to room temperature before serving so the oil incorporates.

## Source

- Original video: https://nomadette.com/chinese-all-purpose-dipping-sauce/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZnRzaAVjpEZleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBwZG9mAmZkaWQWUSIwBkLd_iWVHk7dIhntKsmSlsXnkXNydGMGYXBwX2lkDzEyNDAyNDU3NDI4NzQxNAABp4kXCERE7KK9aEOdeP6ei_aUqhnkzjnO_dxSbaTUQhUGjK2w76mwlgJUVFgH_aem_FM-cR6cGa7I1dhUAKe2DQA
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/89b64dcb-fe03-4888-8d1e-2f656012f26e
- Extracted: 2026-11-13

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