Dips, Sauces and Accompaniments

Many Chinese dishes are accompanied by little bowls of extras – whether just a simple dish of vinegar in which to dunk your dumplings, or an eye-watering chilli dipping sauce. They add that little bit of ‘umph’ to the food and it’s always worth trying them when offered.

You can eat pickled ginger as a nibble, in stir-frys or as a garnish. It has a very refreshing flavour, is easy to make and will keep for ages in the fridge. Fried garlic or onion flakes are also good as garnishes – quick and simple to make.