Filipino Inspired Dipping Sauce | Manila Zing!

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium soy sauce reduces sodium intake while tamari is gluten-free.

calamansi juice

🥗Healthier: lime juice

💰Cheaper: lemon juice

Lime or lemon juice provides similar acidity and flavor.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness while brown sugar is often less expensive.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil offers a healthier fat option while vegetable oil is more affordable.

Combine soy sauce, calamansi juice, and sugar in a bowl.

Add minced garlic and grated ginger to the mixture.

Chop chili peppers and stir them into the bowl.

Whisk the mixture until the sugar dissolves completely.

Add water to thin the sauce to desired consistency.

Drizzle sesame oil over the mixture and stir well.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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