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Sawsawan (Filipino Vinegar Dipping Sauce)
Sawsawan is a Filipino vinegar-based dip that brightens dishes with a sharp, tangy flavor. This is traditionally paired with grilled or fried foods to offset the heaviness and richness of the meal.
- Prep time
- 14 min
- Cook time
- 31 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- HARD
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1/4 cup cane vinegar
- 1/2 tbsp red onion, chopped
- 1/2 tbsp cucumber, chopped
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 Thai chili, chopped
- 1/2 tsp liquid seasoning (can substitute with soy sauce)
- 1/2 tsp white sugar, to taste
- 1/8 tsp ground black pepper, to taste
- 1/8 tsp salt, to taste
- 1.5 cup cane vinegar
- 1/3 cup red onion, chopped
- 1/3 cup cucumber, chopped
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 -2 Thai chilies, chopped or left whole
- 1 tbsp liquid seasoning (can substitute with soy sauce)
- 1 tbsp white sugar, to taste
- 3/4 tsp ground black pepper, to taste
- 3/4 tsp salt, to taste
Instructions
- 1
Add all the ingredients into a dipping bowl or glass mason jar (for larger batches).
- 2
Mix well to evenly distribute the seasonings and chopped aromatics. Taste and adjust with more salt and/or sugar if needed, to desired taste.
- 3
Use immediately as a dip, or you can alternatively let it sit longer to further intensify the flavor the vinegar. Serve with grilled or fried dishes.