Yields about
cup
This savory dressing makes a great dip and adds flavor to vegetable and noodle salads.
Soy Hoisin Dressing
2 teaspoons Chinese rice wine or dry sherry
1 teaspoon minced ginger
2 teaspoons hoisin sauce
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
Combine all the ingredients.
Storing Homemade Dips
Unlike their store-bought counterparts, homemade dipping sauces have a relatively short life span. Store them in a sealed container in the refrigerator, and use within a few days. Waiting a few hours or even overnight (refrigerated) before using a sauce gives the flavors a chance to blend.
Soy Ginger Dressing
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons rice vinegar
1 teaspoon grated ginger
A
few drops sesame oil (about
teaspoon)
Combine all the ingredients.
Worcestershire Sauce
It may have been invented by two British chemists in the 1800s, but Worcestershire sauce wouldn't be the same without an Asian influence. The secret ingredient in Worcestershire sauce is tamarind, an acid-tasting fruit that gives many Thai sauces their sharp bite. Today, Worcestershire sauce makes a frequent appearance in Chinese dipping sauces.