Dive into a culinary adventure as we explore the enticing world of dipping sauces, those delectable concoctions that transform ordinary meals into extraordinary experiences. Whether you're a fan of tangy, spicy, creamy, or sweet, there's a dipping sauce out there to tantalize your taste buds and elevate your meals to new heights of flavor. From classic favorites like ketchup and mustard to exotic creations that blend global influences, the possibilities are endless. Grab your apron, fire up your stove, and let's embark on a flavorful journey as we discover the best dipping sauce recipes that will make your taste buds dance with joy.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
ZAXBY'S CHICKEN FINGERS DIPPING SAUCE
This sauce is really good with chicken and a great alternative to the traditional BBQ sauce. I like the full teaspoon of black pepper. This is also great on a chicken sandwich.
Provided by franny
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes
Time 2h10m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Whisk mayonnaise, ketchup, and garlic powder together in a bowl; add Worcestershire sauce to the mayonnaise mixture and whisk until smooth.
- Sprinkle enough black pepper over the surface of the mayonnaise mixture to cover; stir to incorporate. Repeat sprinkling and stirring of black pepper.
- Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate until the seasonings have blended into the sauce, at least 2 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 142.7 calories, Carbohydrate 3.4 g, Cholesterol 7 mg, Fat 14.6 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 218 mg, Sugar 2.6 g
EASY ASIAN DIPPING SAUCE
This easy dipping sauce tastes great with chicken balls, spring rolls, or dumplings.
Provided by gregoryz
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes
Time 15m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Whisk together the soy sauce, vinegar, honey, garlic, ginger, sesame seeds, sesame oil in a bowl.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 28.1 calories, Carbohydrate 4.2 g, Fat 1.1 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 601.7 mg, Sugar 3.1 g
CREAMY DILL DIPPING SAUCE
A tasty creamy dill dipping sauce.
Provided by Jackie Smith
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes
Time 1h5m
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a small mixing bowl, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, dill, lemon juice, and salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate 1 to 2 hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 129.1 calories, Carbohydrate 1.5 g, Cholesterol 14.3 mg, Fat 13.6 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 75.6 mg, Sugar 0.2 g
DIPPING SAUCE
Dipping sauce for a fried onion.
Provided by jodi
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes
Time 5m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a small bowl combine mayonnaise, ketchup, horseradish, paprika, salt, oregano, black pepper and cayenne pepper. Store, covered, in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 68.2 calories, Carbohydrate 0.9 g, Cholesterol 3.5 mg, Fat 7.3 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 117.7 mg, Sugar 0.5 g
SOY GINGER DIPPING SAUCE
Provided by Alton Brown
Time 10m
Yield 1 cup
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Add all of the ingredients to a lidded jar and shake well to combine. Serve as a dipping sauce for tempura or dumplings.
PORK SCHNITZEL WITH DIPPING SAUCE
A pan-fried, moist, and tender pork cutlet that will melt in your mouth. Serve with a wedge of lemon and the accompanied dipping sauce and you're in German Heaven!
Provided by EPRUETZ
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pork Pork Chop Recipes Pan Fried
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Place the pork chops between two sheets of heavy plastic (resealable freezer bags work well) on a solid, level surface. Firmly pound the pork with the smooth side of a meat mallet to a thickness of 1/8-inch. Trim any fat from the edges, and make a few small slits along the edge to prevent the pork from curling during cooking.
- Combine the flour, 1 teaspoon salt, and pepper in a bowl. Whisk the egg and milk together in another bowl until well blended, then mix the panko bread crumbs and paprika together in a third bowl. Dredge the pork chops in the flour mixture one at a time, then dip them into the egg mixture followed by the panko mixture.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Arrange no more than two pork chops in the skillet at a time, cooking until the meat is golden brown no longer pink in the center, 3 to 4 minutes on each side. Place the pork chops in a warm oven to keep warm.
- Pour the chicken stock into the skillet used to cook the pork. Reduce the heat to low, and scrape up any brown bits in the bottom of the pan. As the stock simmers, mix the dill, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and sour cream together in a bowl. Whisk about 1/4 cup of the hot stock into the sour cream mixture, then pour it back into the skillet. Heat until warm and thick, about 5 minutes. Serve with the pork chops.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 398.4 calories, Carbohydrate 22.3 g, Cholesterol 97.8 mg, Fat 27.1 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 20.9 g, SaturatedFat 8.4 g, Sodium 1164.1 mg, Sugar 0.7 g
NUOC CHAM (VIETNAMESE DIPPING SAUCE)
My personal take on a traditional dipping sauce. A little bit sweet, but mostly savory with a nice bit of heat. I make this a minimum of 24 hours before I use it to let the flavors mingle. Leftover sauce can be kept for three to four weeks in a sealed container in the refrigerator. If this isn't to your taste as written, experiment! Everyone's tastes are different! Some like their nuoc cham really sweet and mild, some like it tangy with heat. Mine tends to be more towards the tangy heat side. So, before you add the garlic, onion, and vinegar, sample it and adjust the ingredient amounts to suit your liking. Keep in mind that this recipe is LOUD when you first make it. The flavors mingle and mature a bit after the first 24 hours. I hope you enjoy!
Provided by Calamity in the kitchen
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes
Time 15m
Yield 20
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Stir the sugar and warm water together in a bowl until the sugar dissolves completely; add the fish sauce, vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, Thai chile peppers, and green onion to the mixture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 14.9 calories, Carbohydrate 3.7 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 0.4 g, Sodium 219.8 mg, Sugar 3 g
OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE'S DIPPING SAUCE
Make and share this Outback Steakhouse's Dipping Sauce recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Diana Adcock
Categories Weeknight
Time 2h5m
Yield 1 recipe
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Blend well and let sit 2 hours to overnight in the fridge.
DIPPING SAUCE FOR COCONUT SHRIMP
A simple delicious dipping sauce!
Provided by abcd1234
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes
Time 1h5m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Whisk the orange marmalade, mustard, and horseradish together in a bowl. Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 101.5 calories, Carbohydrate 27.2 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 0.1 g, Sodium 56 mg, Sugar 24.1 g
HORSERADISH DIPPING SAUCE
This spicy dip recipe is great for dipping almost any thing worth dipping.
Provided by Connie Wilcoxson Shinpaugh
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes
Time 5m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, stir together the sour cream, horseradish and lemon juice. Season with salt, paprika, garlic salt and minced onion. Mix and then chill for about 20 minutes to let the flavors blend before you start dipping.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 63.7 calories, Carbohydrate 1.7 g, Cholesterol 12.6 mg, Fat 6.1 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 47.5 mg, Sugar 0.4 g
COCONUT SHRIMP AND MANGO DIPPING SAUCE
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories appetizer
Time 30m
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- For the mango dipping sauce: Add the mango, BBQ sauce, honey, lime juice and salt to a blender and blend until smooth. Transfer to a small bowl; set aside.
- For the shrimp: Heat about 1/2 inch of vegetable oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat to 350 degrees F.
- Combine the cornstarch, flour, salt and pepper in a bowl. Beat the eggs and 1/2 cup water in a second bowl. In a third bowl, combine the coconut flakes and breadcrumbs.
- Bread the shrimp by dipping them first in the flour mixture and shaking off any excess, then in the egg wash and finally in the coconut breadcrumbs, pressing to make sure each shrimp has an even coating.
- Fry the shrimp in the oil in batches of 8 to 12 until golden and crispy, approximately 2 minutes per side. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
- Arrange on a platter and serve immediately alongside the dipping sauce. Garnish with lime wedges.
GINGER DIPPING SAUCE
This is a great sauce that is very versatile. I like it best with chicken or shrimp, but you can use it for vegetables, or even steak.
Provided by Susan
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes
Time 10m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a blender, combine onion, garlic, ginger, lemon juice, soy sauce, sugar, and vinegar. Process until smooth. Serve at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 11.7 calories, Carbohydrate 2.8 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 0.9 g, Sodium 602 mg, Sugar 0.5 g
CHICKEN POT STICKERS WITH DIPPING SAUCE
Steps:
- For the dough: Combine the flour and salt in a large heatsafe bowl. Slowly pour in the boiling water while stirring, until you have a coarse meal mixture. Stir in 1/2 cup cold water to form a dough.
- Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for 10 minutes, adding more flour as necessary, until the dough is smooth and slightly sticky. Cover the dough with a damp towel and let sit for 20 minutes.
- For the filling: In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, chicken broth, sugar, soy sauce, vinegar, ginger, salt, scallions and a bunch of turns of pepper.
- To assemble the dumplings, divide the dough into 24 balls. Roll them out into 4-inch circles, flouring the surface as needed. Place 1 tablespoon filling in the center of each and fold in half to make a half-moon shape, pleating the edges to seal well.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Heat a thin layer of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Boil the dumplings in batches for 4 minutes. Remove them with a slotted spoon, allowing excess water to drip off, then transfer to the hot oil (be careful because this step can get spitty). Cook until the dumplings are browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to a plate lined with a paper towel and let cool slightly. Alternatively, to steam the dumplings, line a bamboo steamer with blanched cabbage and steam over boiling water until the filling is cooked through, 10 to 15 minutes.
- For the dipping sauce: In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, scallion and red pepper.
- Serve the dumplings with the dipping sauce
POT STICKER DIPPING SAUCE
Make and share this Pot Sticker Dipping Sauce recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Michael Kinsel
Categories Asian
Time 25m
Yield 3 cups, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. In a saucepan, heat 2 Tablespoons of toasted sesame oil to medium-high heat. Add scallion, garlic and red pepper flakes. Lower heat to medium and continue stirring about 3 - 5 minutes or until garlic starts browning.
- 2. Increase heat to high and stir in Soy Sauce, Vinegar and water and bring to a boil.
- 3. Add dark brown sugar and stir until sugar is dissolved.
- 4. Lower heat to low and cook for 10 minutes, stirring often.
- 5. Makes about 3 cups. (Sauce can be refrigerated in air-tight container for several days).
POTATO CHIP-CRUSTED CHICKEN STRIPS WITH HONEY MUSTARD DIPPING SAUCE
Steps:
- For the chicken: Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment.
- In a bowl or baking dish, add the flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, ground mustard and 2 teaspoons each salt and pepper and stir to combine. Beat the eggs in a separate baking dish. Finely crush the potato chips in their bag or in a separate resealable bag. Pour into a bowl or baking dish.
- Sprinkle the chicken with 2 teaspoons salt. Dip the chicken in the seasoned flour and coat completely, then into the egg mixture until completely coated. Finally, dip the chicken into the potato chips, making sure the chips stick to the whole surface. Transfer the chicken to the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake, flipping halfway through, until the chicken is golden brown and reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F, about 20 minutes.
- For the honey mustard sauce: While the chicken is baking, mix together the honey, mayonnaise, Dijon, yellow mustard, whole-grain mustard and garlic powder in a small bowl. Season with salt as desired. Serve with the chicken.
SOFT PRETZEL STICKS WITH HONEY MUSTARD DIPPING SAUCE
Forget about that pretzel stand at the mall, and start making your own at home. These will be such a hit with your family; next time you'll be making a double batch. Coarse salt is traditional, but try sprinkling on some of the Everything Seasoning that's so popular now for another tasty option.
Provided by lutzflcat
Categories Bread Yeast Bread Recipes Pretzel Recipes
Time 1h50m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, honey, and yellow mustard in a small bowl, and store in the refrigerator while preparing pretzel sticks.
- Mix yeast and brown sugar in a small bowl; add warm water, and whisk until sugar dissolves. Let stand until foamy, about 5 minutes.
- Mix flour and salt together in a bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook attachment. Add canola oil and gradually pour in the yeast mixture, kneading until smooth and silky, 4 to 5 minutes. If the dough is very sticky, knead in more flour.
- Shape dough into a ball and transfer to a large greased bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise until doubled in volume, about 45 minutes.
- Punch down the dough and turn out onto a lightly floured surface. Flatten into a rectangle and cut into 12 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a stick about 7 inches long. Place sticks on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper; let rest uncovered for about 25 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
- Pour about 5 quarts of water in a large, deep pot; stir in baking soda. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium. Carefully place pretzel sticks in the simmering water in batches for 30 seconds, flipping after 15 seconds. Remove from water and let drain on paper towels.
- Transfer the sticks back to the baking sheet. Brush lightly with butter and sprinkle with coarse sea salt.
- Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 7 to 10 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature with the honey mustard dipping sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 216.4 calories, Carbohydrate 31.9 g, Cholesterol 6.8 mg, Fat 8.3 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 1652.3 mg, Sugar 6.7 g
DIPPING SAUCE FOR ARTICHOKES
A boyfriend's mother taught me this great dipping sauce for artichokes and asparagus. It's somewhat like aioli. Replace dried basil for fresh, and garlic salt for the garlic. If you do use dried basil, cut the original amount in half. Use low-fat mayonnaise if you like.
Provided by Andrea Alexander
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Artichoke Dip Recipes
Time 10m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Mix the mayonnaise and garlic together in a small bowl. Add the lemon juice and basil; whisk until thoroughly combined. Beat the Worcestershire sauce into the mixture. Serve immediately, or chill until serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 120.9 calories, Carbohydrate 8.8 g, Cholesterol 7.6 mg, Fat 9.8 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 236.9 mg, Sugar 2.4 g
CHINESE STEAMED DUMPLINGS WITH DIPPING SAUCE
I used to love this Chinese-restaurant appetizer so much that my mother reverse-engineered the recipe. These dumplings have an interesting taste and are great for parties. They also freeze well. Hope you enjoy them--it's worth the work involved.
Provided by Myra9035
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 1h20m
Yield 15 dumplings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Mix ingredients for dipping sauce and set aside.
- Lightly oil a large bowl.
- Put the flour and salt in another large bowl, piled up.
- Make a dent in the top of the pile, and crack the egg into it.
- Mix the egg into the flour.
- Add enough water to the mixture to make a thick dough.
- The consistency should be like bread dough.
- In any case, don't add too much water--it shouldn't be like batter at all!
- Turn the dough out onto the flour-dusted counter, and form into a ball.
- (It helps to flour your hands first).
- Place the dough into the oiled bowl and cover with plastic wrap (cellofane).
- Let stand 1 hour.
- Meanwhile mix all ingredients for filling and place in the fridge.
- Next, remove dough and place on flour-dusted counter (or work surface).
- Knead a bit and flatten until very thin (but not see-through or falling apart).
- Using a large, round cookie-cutter (or bottom of coffee can or top of glass) cut three-inch rounds.
- Don't place them on top of each other, as they could stick together!
- Knead the leftover pieces together again and cut more rounds until there's no dough left.
- Spoon a bit of the filling into the center of each round and fold in half (to make a semi-circle shape).
- Seal edges with a bit of water, and use tongs of a fork to decorate the edge.
- To prepare, either steam the dumplings (if you have a steamer) for 15 mins, or boil for 10 mins.
- If you boil, add some oil to the water and don't overcrowd the pan--make them in batches.
- If you like, you can fry the dumplings in a skillet or wok to brown them before serving.
- Handle gently!
SWEET & SPICY ASIAN DIPPING SAUCE
This simple sauce can be thrown together with items most people have in their pantries! Great for dipping potstickers, Spring rolls or Summer rolls. The Asian hot sauce in the ingredient list below can be subbed with Asian hot chili oil, if you prefer. I like to use Sriracha Hot Chile Sauce.
Provided by Kozmic Blues
Categories Sauces
Time 10m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Wisk together ingredients in a bowl, making sure sugar is completely disolved.
HOW TO MAKE PEANUT DIPPING SAUCE
This is one of those recipes you're going to have to taste and adjust to your palate. Consider this a template that you can tailor to your personal taste. It has a gorgeous, luxurious texture. It's fantastic on any grilled meat or vegetables or as a dipping sauce for spring rolls.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place peanut butter in a mixing bowl. Whisk garlic, brown sugar, fish sauce, soy sauce, and sesame oil into peanut butter, followed by lime juice and chile-garlic sauce.
- Bring coconut milk to a simmer in a small saucepan over medium heat; pour over into peanut butter mixture. Whisk until smooth.
- Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with chopped red pepper, cilantro, and peanuts.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 125.8 calories, Carbohydrate 6.7 g, Fat 10 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 207.7 mg, Sugar 3.6 g
Tips for Making the Perfect Dipping Sauce:
- Balance is Key: Achieve a harmonious blend of flavors by balancing sweet, sour, salty, and umami elements in your dipping sauce. Experiment with different combinations to find the perfect equilibrium.
- Use Fresh Ingredients: The quality of your ingredients directly impacts the taste of your sauce. Opt for fresh herbs, spices, and vegetables to ensure maximum flavor and vibrancy.
- Adjust to Your Taste: Personalize your dipping sauce by adjusting the ingredients to suit your preferences. If you prefer a spicier sauce, add more chili or cayenne pepper. Craving a tangy kick? Add a splash of citrus juice.
- Experiment with Different Textures: Add texture to your sauce by incorporating crunchy elements like chopped nuts, seeds, or crispy shallots. This adds an extra layer of interest and depth.
- Serve at the Right Temperature: Consider the ideal temperature for serving your dipping sauce. Some sauces, like cheese dips, are best served warm, while others, like guacamole, are best chilled.
Conclusion: Dipping into Culinary Delights:
Dipping sauces are culinary wonders that transform ordinary meals into extraordinary experiences. With their ability to elevate flavors, add complexity, and enhance textures, dipping sauces have become an integral part of various cuisines worldwide. Whether you prefer the creamy richness of a cheese fondue, the tangy zest of a salsa, or the spicy kick of a sriracha mayo, there's a dipping sauce out there to tantalize your taste buds and complement your favorite foods. So, embrace the world of dipping sauces, experiment with different recipes, and discover the endless possibilities of culinary delight that await you.
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