Description
Make your own homemade sweet dipping sauce for egg rolls and other Asian dumplings that is so much more than the duck sauce found in a jar.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup apricot jam
- 4 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons ginger, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
- 1/4 teaspoon white ground pepper
- Pinch of cayenne powder, to taste
Instructions
- Combine the ingredients in a blender and blend at medium-speed for 30 seconds or until the mixture turns opaque and all the ingredients are well incorporated.
- Transfer sauce to a small container and allow to rest for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld before serving.
- Serve this duck sauce with Chinese mustard and allow guests to combine as desired.
Notes
This recipe can be Gluten-Free by substituting tamari sauce for the soy sauce.
Store any extras in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.
Increase the rice vinegar to 5 tablespoons if you prefer a sauce with more pronounced tartness.
Add 1/2 teaspoon chili powder to increase the heat of the sauce.
Add up to 1 tablespoon (start with 1 teaspoon) warm water to thin the consistency of the duck sauce. This can be done even after the sauce has been in the refrigerator for awhile.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon