Description
Discover five delightful hotpot dipping sauces, each offering a unique flavor experience—from spicy garlic to creamy sesame peanut, refreshing citrus soy, savory mushroom, and sweet tangy blends. Perfect for enhancing your hotpot meals with easy-to-make, vibrant sauces that complement various ingredients.
Ingredients
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Spicy Garlic Sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon chili oil
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon Chinese black vinegar
- Pinch of sugar
- 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
Sesame Peanut Sauce
- 3 tablespoons sesame paste (tahini)
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 tablespoons warm water
- 1 tablespoon chopped green onions
Citrus Soy Sauce
- 4 tablespoons soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons fresh orange juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped mint
Savory Mushroom Sauce
- 1/2 cup finely chopped mushrooms (shiitake or button)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon oyster sauce
- Pinch of black pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped chives
Sweet and Tangy Sauce
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon crushed peanuts (optional)
Instructions
- Make Spicy Garlic Sauce: Mix minced garlic with soy sauce, chili oil, sesame oil, and Chinese black vinegar. Stir in a pinch of sugar to balance flavors. Add chopped cilantro just before serving to maintain freshness and aroma.
- Prepare Sesame Peanut Sauce: Combine sesame paste and peanut butter in a bowl. Add soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, sugar, and warm water. Whisk thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Garnish with chopped green onions for extra flavor.
- Create Citrus Soy Sauce: Whisk together soy sauce, fresh orange juice, lemon juice, honey, and lemon zest. Stir in the freshly chopped mint just before serving to add an aromatic and refreshing finish.
- Cook Savory Mushroom Sauce: Sauté finely chopped mushrooms in a small skillet over medium heat until soft and fragrant. Blend the cooked mushrooms with soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, oyster sauce, and black pepper until well combined. Garnish with chopped chives to enhance flavor and presentation.
- Mix Sweet and Tangy Sauce: Combine hoisin sauce, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, honey, and soy sauce in a bowl. Stir until smooth. Sprinkle crushed peanuts on top if desired for an added crunchy texture.
Notes
- The sauces can be prepared ahead of serving and refrigerated to meld flavors better.
- Sautéing mushrooms before blending brings out deeper umami flavors in the Savory Mushroom Sauce.
- Adjust chili oil quantity in the Spicy Garlic Sauce to control heat level.
- For vegan options, replace oyster sauce with mushroom soy sauce or a vegan alternative.
- Warm water added in the Sesame Peanut Sauce helps achieve the perfect creamy consistency.
