Dumpling Dipping Sauce

Dumplings are rarely (never?) served in China, Taiwan, or other countries with communities of the Chinese Diaspora without some sort of dipping sauce, which can range from fairly simple (a bit of vinegar or soy sauce) to complex. What follows is largely Vicky Pham's lovely recipe, tweaked (as always!) to better fit my family's more northern Chinese tastes. The original is worth checking out if you have a bit more of a sweet tooth, but this version works great for us. Whichever you try, enjoy!