Dump sauce on it? More like dip, dunk, and fall in love (or maybe not). Trader Joe's Gyoza Dipping Sauce promises flavor fireworks for everything from potstickers to stir-fries.
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This sauce comes in a 10-ounce glass bottle (around $2.49). It starts with a soy sauce and rice vinegar base, then adds sugar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, chives, crushed red pepper, and you guessed it: cilantro. The result is a thicker texture than plain gyoza sauce, with a balanced mix of salty, sweet, umami, and a hint of heat.
Trader Joe's knows how to sauce things up, and this bottle of Gyoza Dipping Sauce comes ready to flirt with your freezer stash of potstickers. But whether it's a flavor bomb or a bust depends on your feelings about one tiny herb: cilantro.
et's start with what it gets right: the flavor is bold. It's salty in a soy sauce kind of way, tangy from the vinegar, and the garlic and ginger give it depth. There's just enough sesame oil to make it feel rich and restaurant-worthy. The red pepper adds a slow, gentle heat that creeps up just as you go in for another dip.
It coats dumplings beautifully without drowning them. It also plays nicely with noodles, stir-fry, grilled meat, and even roasted veggies.
Now, the cilantro. If you're on team cilantro, you're going to love it. But if you're one of the many who taste soap instead of herbaceous goodness, this sauce will ruin your day. It's not just a background flavor, it's right up front and center.
Another thing to note: it's salty. Like, really salty. A little goes a long way, especially if you're pairing it with already-seasoned food. That said, it does the job and makes even the blandest frozen dumplings feel fancy.
How to Serve
- Dip your gyoza, shu mai, or even soup dumplings right into it
- Drizzle over stir-fried vegetables or rice
- Use as a marinade for tofu, chicken, or shrimp
- Add to noodles for a quick sauce with kick
FAQs about Trader Joes Gyoza Dipping Sauce
The following are commonly asked questions about this product:
Wondering what to pair this with? You can always reach further into the frozen aisle and reach for Pork Gyoza, Chicken Gyoza, Shrimp Spring Rolls, Pork Shu Mai, and yes even if you don't like the sauce packet that comes in the chicken Shu Mai then this is a good alternative.
Trader Joe's Gyoza Dipping Sauce is a soy based sauce with the added flavors of sugar, rice vinegar, cilantro, sesame oil, ginger, and garlic among other flavors
This would make for a good marinade as well as adding to a stir fry.
Final Thoughts
Trader Joe's Gyoza Dipping Sauce is bold, flavorful, and a must-have if you're building an at-home dumpling night. It pulls triple duty as a dip, dressing, and marinade, with strong ginger and garlic notes that make everything tastier. But if cilantro isn't your thing, consider this your warning. Otherwise, dunk away.
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Trader Joe's Gyoza Dipping Sauce
Product Name: Trader Joe's Gyoza Dipping Sauce
Product Description: Trader Joe's Gyoza Dipping Sauce is a nice condiment to keep aside from soy sauce
Price: $2.49
Currency: USD
Availability: InStoreOnly
Summary
Trader Joe's Gyoza Dipping Sauce is a hidden gem in the condiments section.
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Worthy of Repurchasing
Pros
- Bold flavor – Savory, gingery, garlicky, and perfectly balanced with a touch of heat
- Multi-purpose – Works well beyond dumplings: noodles, veggies, proteins, and more
- Affordable – Great bang for your buck with a restaurant-quality taste
Cons
- Cilantro heavy – Not great for those who can’t stand cilantro
- Very salty – You might want to use less or pair with neutral dishes
Carol says
I have been buying this sauce for a while now. I mostly use it on my stir fried/steamed veggies and rice, quinoa or other grain. It is very delicious (and I don't like cilantro!).
becomebetty says
Hey Carol! I can't tell you how many times I walked past it and just did not notice it. I love your suggestions. I'll absolutely give them a try. Thanks so much for stopping by!