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December 26, 2024

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Sushi lovers – Are you In search of some tasty sushi sauces? I’ve got you covered with this handy guide. With 15+ sushi sauce recipes to try.

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The BEST Sushi Sauces

While most of these sauces are not authentic, and I wouldn’t drizzle them over the best of sushi prepared by skilled sushi chefs, they can elevate some homemade sushi bowls, sushi stacks or even grocery store sushi, or, just a bowl of sushi rice.

These are some of my favorite sauces to serve with sushi:

  • California Rolls + Wasabi
  • Spicy Sushi Rolls + Sriracha Mayo
  • Crispy Rice Sushi + Creamy Sriracha
  • Poke + Ponzu Sauce
Sushi arranged neatly on counter.

Keep reading to discover a sauce that you love. Then pair it with a couple sushi side dishes, a perfect sushi wine pairing, and you’re guaranteed an amazing dinner!

Sushi Sauce Recipes

Here are 15 delicious sushi sauce recipes to try out:

Wasabi Sauce

The most popular option is to make a spicy dipping sauce with a bit of wasabi thinned out with some soy sauce until it reaches your desired heat level. You can use regular soy sauce, gluten-free soy sauce (tamari), or low sodium soy sauce.

Sweet Soy Sauce (Kecap Manis)

Spoon drizzling kecap manis into bowl.
Sweet Soy Sauce (Kecap Manis)
Kecap Manis (Sweet Soy Sauce) is a popular Indonesian condiment you can use as a glaze, dressing, marinade, dipping sauce, and more. So sweet and aromatic, this 3-ingredient sauce is easy to make and a must-have in your fridge!
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Unagi Sauce (Homemade Eel Sauce)

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Unagi Sauce
Try this homemade unagi sauce (also known as eel sauce) made with tamari, sake, sugar and mirin – no eel required!
Get the RECIPE from Wander Cooks

Ponzu Sauce

Simple Ponzu Sauce
Serve this easy Japanese sauce with summer rolls, sushi, or dumplings.
Get the RECIPE from Epicurious

Sriracha Sauce

A blend of jalapenos, chiles, and other spices and ingredients. It is also commonly referred to as the “rooster sauce” because of the rooster logo.

Aji Amarillo

Small bowl of aji amarillo sauce topped with habanero pepper and surrounded by french fries.
Aji Amarillo Sauce Recipe
This Aji Amarillo Sauce is a spicy and versatile Peruvian condiment. Spicy yellow pepper paste is blended with creamy and tangy ingredients, leaving you with an outstanding dipping sauce, spread, or dressing.
Recipe

Spicy Mayo Sauce

Spoon drizzling sriracha mayo into small glass jar.
Sriracha Mayo Sauce
Spicy and creamy homemade Sriracha mayo takes less than 5 minutes to make. This easy condiment recipe is great for burgers, sandwiches, tacos, and more!
Sriracha Mayo

Chili Crisp

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Homemade Chili Crisp
This homemade Chili Crisp Recipe is ready in 15 minutes and adds a bold pop of flavor to noodles, dumplings, scrambled eggs, and more. It’s the ultimate spicy, tangy, and crunchy condiment to keep in your fridge!
Chili Crisp

Chipotle Crema

Jar of chipotle crema with spoon on small plate next to lime wedges and small bowl of chipotles.
Chipotle Crema
Add some smoke and spice to your favorite recipes with this Chipotle Crema. A Mexican-inspired sauce, this creamy mix is made with chipotles in adobo to give a boost to tacos, salads, and more!
Recipe

Mango Sauce

Mango sauce being drizzled on sushi.
Mango Dipping Sauce
Quick and easy to do mango dipping sauce to serve along fruity sushi roll or use as dipping for other veggies, salad, ad seafood.
Get the RECIPE from How Daily

Hot Sauce

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Taquera Salsa
Skip the jar of store bought salsa and make ​​Salsa Taquera instead! It’s a smoky and vibrant condiment that’s perfect for tacos, carnitas, grilled meats, and more. The ingredients are simple, but the flavor is extravagant!
Recipe

Dynamite Sauce

Dynamite sauce in bowl.
Dynamite Sauce
Crispy, crunchy and delicious dynamite bang bang sauce inspired by the PF chang’s restaurant! This easy video recipe is so mouth-wateringly good!
Get the RECIPE from Pretty Delicious Eats

Dumpling Dipping Sauce

Spoon in small bowl of gyoza dipping sauce.
Dumpling Sauce Recipe
This super quick Gyoza Dipping Sauce is easy to make with 4 simple ingredients. It’s savory, tangy, and a little spicy. The perfect sauce for dumplings, potstickers, spring rolls, and more!
Recipe

Peruvian Green Sauce

Hand dipping spoon into green sauce.
Peruvian Green Sauce (Aji Verde)
This Peruvian Green Sauce (or Aji Verde) is a spicy and versatile condiment. Made with jalapeno, cilantro, and fresh lime juice, plus Greek yogurt to give it a creamy texture. It's an amazing dipping sauce, spread or dressing.
Recipe

Homemade Sushi Recipes

  • Shrimp Sushi Bowls
  • Poke Bowls
  • Salmon Sushi Bowls
  • Vegetarian Sushi 
  • Crispy Rice Sushi Bites
  • Rice Cooker Sushi Rice
Side view of crispy rice sushi bite on plate drizzled with creamy sriracha.
Crispy Rice Sushi
Salmon sushi bowls with chopsticks.
Salmon Sushi Bowls
Overhead close up of shrimp sushi bowl with chopsticks.
Shrimp Sushi Bowls
CLOSEUP OF VEGETARIAN SUSHI ROLLS ON GREY PLATE.
Vegetarian Sushi
Assembled poke bowl topped with avocado, edamame, jalapeno and cucumbers.
Poke Bowls

More Sauce Recipes

  • Sauces for Rice Bowls
  • Sauces for Buddha Bowls
  • Sauces for Egg Rolls
  • Sauces for Hibachi
  • Sauces for Steak
  • Sauces for Pulled Pork
  • Sauces for Salmon
  • Sauces for Scallops
  • Sauces for Beef
  • Sauces for Pork Chops

Did you try any of these sushi sauces?

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PS – Don’t forget about my favorite Sushi Wine Pairings too! 🥂🥂🥂

And, be sure to check out these 15+ Sides for Sushi.

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15+ AMAZING Sauces for Sushi

This super quick Gyoza Dipping Sauce is easy to make with 4 simple ingredients. It’s savory, tangy, and a little spicy. The perfect sauce for sushi, dumplings, potstickers, spring rolls, and more!
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Serves 6 people
Created by Platings and Pairings
Prep Time: 5 minutes mins
Cook Time: 0 minutes mins
Total Time: 5 minutes mins

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 1 Tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (or to taste)

Optional Add-Ins

  • 1 Tablespoon chili oil
  • 1 Tablespoon green onions (thinly sliced)
  • 1 clove garlic (grated or minced)
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh ginger (grated or minced)
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar

Instructions

  • Whisk together all of the ingredients in a small bowl and enjoy.

Notes

Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. 

Nutrition

Calories: 36kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 543mg | Potassium: 29mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 59IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 0.3mg
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