5 Hotpot Dipping Sauces to Try (Updated for 2025!)
This article was first written on 28th Jan 2022 and updated on 22 Jan 2025.
The Lowdown:
Steamboat or hotpots are ever the rage - highly customizable and a great communal dining experience with friends, what more could you want? If you love hotpot then you'll definitely want to try these 5 dipping sauces to accompany your meal. From light, to creamy and spicy, you'll be sure to find one that you'd like!
The Sauces:
- Light Sesame Soy
- Chili Oil Vinegar
- Creamy Dashi Garlic
- Honey Miso
- Spicy Peanut
- Classic spicy and sweet chilli (Added for 2024)
- Hot and sour garlic (Added for 2024)
- Tangy Citrus Ponzu (Added for 2025)
Dip 1: Light Sesame Soy
This simple recipe is perfect for those who are in the mood for an Asian inspired dish. The combination of sesame oil, light soy sauce, oyster sauce, minced garlic, and chopped spring onion will give your dish an amazing flavor. To top it off, sprinkle some sesame seeds for a crunchy texture
Ingredients
1 tbsp sesame oil
1/2 tbsp light soy sauce
1/2 tbsp oyster sauce
1 tbsp minced garlic
1 tbsp chopped spring onion
Sesame seeds
Dip 2: Chilli Oil Vinegar Dip
Chilli oil is the main ingredient in this recipe, and it adds a wonderful flavor and kick to the dip. Chili oil is a type of oil infused with hot chilies. It can be found in most Asian supermarkets or made at home by heating oil and adding chili flakes. This dip is perfect for dipping vegetables, meat, and more. With just a few simple ingredients, this dip can be prepared in minutes!
Ingredients
1 tbsp chilli oil
1 tbsp minced garlic
1/2 tbsp black vinegar
1 tsp oyster sauce
1 tbsp light soy sauce
1 tbsp chopped spring onion
Dip 3: Creamy Dashi Garlic
This recipe for creamy dashi garlic sauce is perfect for a variety of dishes. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a flavorful and delicious sauce to enjoy. Read on to find out the ingredients and instructions for making this tasty sauce!
Ingredients
1 tbsp peanut butter
2 tbsp hot water
1 tsp dashi powder
1 tbsp minced garlic
1 tbsp chopped coriander
Sesame seeds
Dip 4: Honey Miso dip
Are you looking for an easy dip sauce recipe to add flavor to your favorite dishes? Look no further! This honey miso dip sauce recipe is a perfect balance of sweet, salty, and savory. Read on to learn how to make this delicious dip sauce.
Ingredients
1 tbsp sesame oil
1 tsp miso paste
1 tsp honey
1/2 tsp soy sauce
1 tsp rice vinegar
1 tbsp chopped spring onion
1 tbsp chopped coriander
Sesame seeds
Dip 5: Spicy peanut dip (great for meat)
This spicy peanut dip is an easy and flavorful recipe that you can make quickly with just a few simple ingredients. The main ingredient in this dip is peanut butter, which adds a creaminess and a nutty flavor. Make sure you use a quality peanut butter with no added sugar to keep this dish healthy. Paired with dou ban jiang, which is a popular bean paste used in Sichuan cuisine, it adds a nice heat to the dip.
Ingredients
1 tbsp peanut butter
1 tbsp spicy bean paste (la dou ban jiang)
1 tbsp sesame oil
1 tbsp chopped spring onion
Sesame seeds
Dip 6: Classic spicy and sweet chilli sauce
The classic spicy and sweet chilli sauce, which is perfect for dipping your favorite meat and vegetable dishes. To make it, simply combine equal parts of chilli paste and sweet chilli sauce, then add a bit of garlic and onion powder. For extra heat, add a little chilli flakes or dried chilli.
1 tbsp spicy bean paste (la dou ban jiang)
1 tbsp sweet chilli sauce
a dash of garlic and onion powder
a little chilli flakes or dried chilli (optional)
1 tbsp chopped coriander
Dip 7: Hot and Sour Garlic Sauce
A quick and convenient sauce that combines the tangy kick of McDonald's garlic chilli sauce with the sharp notes of vinegar and soy sauce. This dip offers a fast, ready-to-use solution for hotpot lovers seeking a zesty and easily assembled condiment.
1 packet McDonald's garlic chilli sauce
1 tbsp black/rice vinegar
1 tsp light soy sauce
1 tbsp water
Dip 8: Tangy Citrus Ponzu
This bright and refreshing sauce combines the umami flavors of soy sauce with the zesty notes of citrus, perfect for seafood and lighter meats.
2 tbsp ponzu sauce
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tsp grated ginger
1 clove minced garlic
1 tbsp chopped green onions
1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
Zest of 1/2 lemon
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