Description
Discover five unique and flavorful hotpot dipping sauces ranging from spicy garlic to sweet and tangy. These easy-to-make sauces enhance your hotpot experience with a variety of textures and tastes, featuring ingredients like sesame, citrus, mushrooms, and peanuts.
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: In a bowl, mix minced garlic with soy sauce, chili oil, sesame oil, and Chinese black vinegar. Stir in a pinch of sugar to balance the flavors. Add chopped cilantro just before serving to maintain freshness.
- Prepare Sesame Peanut Sauce: Combine sesame paste and peanut butter in a separate bowl. Add soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, sugar, and warm water. Whisk until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Garnish with chopped green onions for added flavor and visual appeal.
- Create Citrus Soy Sauce: Whisk together soy sauce, fresh orange juice, lemon juice, honey, and lemon zest until well combined. Stir in the finely chopped mint to add an aromatic and fresh finish.
- Cook and Blend Savory Mushroom Sauce: Sauté finely chopped mushrooms in a small skillet over medium heat until they become soft and fragrant. Transfer the cooked mushrooms to a bowl and mix with soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, oyster sauce, and a pinch of black pepper. Add chopped chives as a garnish to complement the flavors.
- Mix Sweet and Tangy Sauce: In a bowl, combine hoisin sauce, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, honey, and soy sauce. Stir well to blend all ingredients. Optionally, sprinkle crushed peanuts on top before serving to add texture and extra flavor.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of chili oil in the Spicy Garlic Sauce to control the heat level.
- For a thinner consistency in the Sesame Peanut Sauce, add more warm water gradually.
- Fresh herbs like cilantro, mint, and green onions elevate freshness and can be adjusted to your taste.
- The Savory Mushroom Sauce includes sautéing mushrooms for enhanced umami flavor; use fresh mushrooms for best results.
- Optional crushed peanuts in the Sweet and Tangy Sauce add a nice crunch but can be omitted for nut allergies.
