This recipe can be prepared a day or two in advance. If there is any left over, use it in a stir fry or on noodles.
Mix in small sauce pan:
¼ cup soy sauce
¼ cup rice vinegar
2 ½ t sugar or honey
¼ cup water
Bring to boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until sugar dissolves. Pour into small bowl.
Stir in:
½ medium scallion, minced
2 t fresh ginger, minced or finely grated
½ t sesame oil
½ t chili oil
Serve with Shrimp Shu Mai or Steamed Dumplings with Shrimp and Pork.
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soy sauce
rice vinegar
sugar
scallions
fresh ginger
sesame oil
chili oil