Sawsawan (Filipino Universal Dipping Sauce)

Name: Sawsawan (Filipino Universal Dipping Sauce)
Ingredients: 80 ml Soy sauce; 80 ml Cane vinegar; 4–6 tbsp Calamansi or lime juice; 4 cloves minced Garlic; ½ small finely chopped Red onion; 2–6 sliced Bird’s eye chili; 1 tsp (optional) Sugar

A recipe from the Bmarchai Recipes collection.

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Sawsawan (Filipino Universal Dipping Sauce)

Nutrition (per serving)

40Calories

2 gProtein

6 gCarbs

0 gFat

4 gSugar

1400 mgSalt

Ingredients

80 ml Soy sauce
80 ml Cane vinegar
4–6 tbsp Calamansi or lime juice
4 cloves minced Garlic
½ small finely chopped Red onion
2–6 sliced Bird’s eye chili
1 tsp (optional) Sugar

Method

In small bowl combine soy sauce + vinegar + calamansi/lime juice + sugar (if using) → stir until sugar dissolves.
Add minced garlic, chopped onion, sliced chili → mix well.
Taste & adjust: more calamansi for sour, more sugar for balance, more chili for heat.
Let sit 10–15 minutes for flavors to meld.
Serve fresh with grilled meats, fried fish, lumpia, barbecue — essential Filipino table dipping sauce.
Store refrigerated up to 3–4 days — shake before use.