Source: Kucherav, AdobeStockTo make your favorite dumplings even more delicious, we recommend serving them with a suitable sauce. Of course, you can always use regular ketchup or sour cream, but why? Making homemade dumpling sauce is much easier than it seems at first glance. We're sharing 15 proven recipes!
1. Dumpling Sauce with Vinegar and Garlic
Source: kurkuma-project.ruA simple, basic option in just a couple of minutes with minimal ingredients.
You will need: 30 ml vinegar, 1 clove garlic, 100 ml water, salt, ground black pepper.
Preparation: Press the garlic through a press. Dilute the vinegar with water, add garlic, salt, black pepper, or other spices to taste.
2. Dumpling Sauce with Sour Cream and Mayonnaise
Source: parnasse.ruIf desired, fresh herbs can be replaced with dried herbs.
You will need: 2 tbsp sour cream, 1 tbsp mayonnaise, 1 clove garlic, 5 sprigs of fresh herbs, spices.
Preparation: Finely chop the herbs and garlic. Mix sour cream with mayonnaise, add the remaining ingredients, and stir the sauce.
3. Dumpling Sauce with Vinegar and Mustard
Source: pinterest.comSpicy mustard works best for this recipe.
You will need: 30 ml vinegar, 100 ml water, 1 tsp mustard, spices.
Preparation: Dilute the vinegar in water. Add mustard and stir the sauce until it dissolves. Season to taste and serve the sauce with dumplings.
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4. Chinese-Style Soy Sauce for Dumplings
Source: zdorovogotovim.ruThe ideal sauce for fans of Asian cuisine.
You will need: 2 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tsp rice vinegar, 1 tsp honey, 1 tbsp water, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 1/2 chili pepper, 1 clove garlic, 2 cm ginger, 4 sprigs cilantro, 1 tsp sesame seeds.
Preparation: Mince the garlic and ginger. Finely chop the cilantro and chili pepper. Mix all ingredients until as smooth as possible and let the sauce sit for a bit.
5. Dumpling Sauce with Sour Cream and Ketchup
Source: svadba1000.ruAny other tomato sauce of your choice can be used instead of ketchup.
You will need: 2 tbsp sour cream, 1 tbsp ketchup, 1 tsp lemon juice, 1 tsp mustard, spices.
Preparation: Squeeze fresh lemon juice and strain it to remove seeds. Mix all ingredients until smooth and season the sauce to taste.
6. Dumpling Sauce with Vinegar and Horseradish
Source: legkovmeste.ruYou'll need ordinary fresh horseradish root – simple and quick.
You will need: 1 horseradish root, 30 ml vinegar, 100 ml water, spices.
Preparation: Grate about a tablespoon of horseradish root. Dilute the vinegar in water, mix it with horseradish, and season the sauce to taste. Let it sit for a bit.
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7. Dumpling Sauce with Mayonnaise and Soy Sauce
Source: pinterest.comSlightly salty, slightly piquant, but very quick to prepare sauce.
You will need: 2 tsp vinegar, 200 g mayonnaise, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp mustard.
Preparation: Mix all ingredients for the sauce until smooth. Let it sit for a couple of minutes.
8. Dumpling Sauce with Sour Cream and Tomato Paste
Source: sousguru.ruIf you want to slightly mellow the tartness, add a little sugar.
You will need: 100 g 20% sour cream, 1 tsp tomato paste, 1 clove garlic, 2 tsp soy sauce, 3 sprigs dill, spices.
Preparation: Mix sour cream, tomato paste, and soy sauce until smooth. Mince the garlic and dill, and add them to the sauce. Season to taste and serve the finished sauce with dumplings.
9. Tomato Juice Based Dumpling Sauce
Source: attuale.ruYou can freely change the set of spices to your liking and imagination.
You will need: 1 cup tomato juice, 2 tsp balsamic vinegar, 1 tsp olive oil, 1 clove garlic, 5 sprigs cilantro, 0.3 tsp each of coriander, basil, and sugar, spices.
Preparation: Bring the tomato juice to a boil. Add everything except cilantro, and simmer for 7-10 minutes over low heat. Remove from heat and add chopped cilantro to the sauce.
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10. Dumpling Sauce with Spinach and Parmesan
Source: вкуснаяеда62.рфWith this sauce, ordinary dumplings turn into a true gourmet dish.
You will need: 50 g spinach, 1 onion, 3 cloves garlic, 2 tbsp olive oil, 10 g basil, 150 ml 20% cream, 3 tbsp grated Parmesan.
Preparation: Mince the onion and garlic, and fry them in oil for a couple of minutes. Add the chopped spinach and basil, and fry for another couple of minutes. Pour in the cream, bring the sauce to a boil, season to taste, and simmer for 2-3 minutes. Add grated Parmesan and remove the sauce from heat.
11. Japanese-Style Dumpling Sauce
Source: pinterest.comAnother excellent Asian sauce option for fans of this cuisine!
You will need: 5 tbsp soy sauce, 3 tbsp water, 2 tbsp wine vinegar, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 clove garlic, 2 sprigs cilantro, 2 green onion stalks, 2 pinches chili flakes.
Preparation: Mix soy sauce, water, wine vinegar, and olive oil. Bring to a boil and add minced garlic, chili, and spices to taste. Simmer for 1-2 minutes. Add chopped cilantro and green onion, and remove the sauce from heat.
12. Dumpling Sauce with Sour Cream and Mushrooms
Source: domashniy.ruThis collection of recipes wouldn't be complete without a proven and versatile classic.
You will need: 2-3 champignons, 6 tbsp sour cream, 1/3 onion, 1 clove garlic, spices.
Preparation: Finely chop the onion and mushrooms, and fry them until cooked. Add sour cream, crushed garlic, and spices to taste. Cook the sauce for another 2-3 minutes.
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13. Cheese Sauce for Dumplings
Source: vostorg.buzzThis cheese sauce is great because it doesn't need to be cooked – it's delicious with dumplings as is.
You will need: 200 ml sour cream, 100 g hard cheese, 2 cloves garlic, 3 sprigs each of dill and parsley, spices.
Preparation: Finely grate the cheese and chop all the herbs. Mince the garlic, mix everything with sour cream, and season the sauce to taste.
14. Dumpling Sauce with Wine and Cranberries
Source: ideireceptov.ruIt's especially good for fried dumplings with a golden crust!
You will need: 60 g cranberries, 1 red onion, 1 tsp sesame oil, 2 cm ginger root, 15 ml olive oil, 100 ml dry red wine, 4 green onion stalks, 3 tbsp soy sauce.
Preparation: Mince the onion and ginger, and fry them for a couple of minutes in a mixture of sesame and olive oils. Add the chopped and mashed cranberries, wine, and soy sauce. Simmer the sauce for about 5-7 minutes until thickened, then add chopped green onion.
15. Mayonnaise Sauce with Pickled Cucumbers for Dumplings
Source: zdorovogotovim.ruWhen you crave something a bit more extravagant – here's the recipe.
You will need: 3 tbsp mayonnaise, 1 pickled cucumber, 1 clove garlic, spices.
Preparation: Mince the garlic. Grate the pickled cucumber and lightly squeeze out excess liquid. Mix everything with mayonnaise and season the sauce to taste.