101 garlic dipping sauce recipes

An intensely savory Vietnamese anchovy dipping sauce (mam nem) with fresh pineapple, garlic, chili, and fish sauce. The essential condiment for beef fondue and grilled meats.

A fiery, tangy Vietnamese chili dipping sauce made with dried red chilies, garlic, fish sauce, and fresh lemon. Ready in 10 minutes with no cooking required.

Peanut-chile sauce: a spicy, creamy dipping and drizzling sauce with serrano, piquin, garlic, ginger, lime, and peanut butter. Perfect for satay, noodles, and grilled meats.

Bacon-cheese dip blends Roquefort, cream cheese, sour cream, and crisp bacon with garlic and a hint of hot sauce. A cocktail-party classic ready in 15 minutes flat.

Ninfa's green sauce is the legendary Houston Tex-Mex table dip: simmered green tomatoes, tomatillos, and jalapeños puréed with avocado, cilantro, sour cream, and garlic. Pale jade, creamy, dangerously dippable.

Chicken satay skewers marinated in soy sauce, molasses, garlic, and red pepper flakes, broiled and served with a quick peanut dipping sauce. A Thai-inspired crowd favorite.

Filipino fried lumpia rolls stuffed with pork, shrimp, mushrooms, and jicama, served with a homemade sweet-sour dipping sauce with ginger and garlic.

Garlic aioli dipping sauce made with egg yolks, olive oil, Dijon mustard, and fresh lemon juice. The classic Mediterranean condiment for fried squid, grilled fish, and crudités.

Frozen chicken nuggets served with a spicy cream cheese and salsa dipping sauce with cumin, garlic, and cayenne. A quick party snack or kid-friendly appetizer.

Smoky charcoal-grilled squid brushed with fish sauce and soy, served with a punchy Thai dipping sauce loaded with garlic, lime juice, and cilantro. Ready in 30 minutes flat.

Chicken satay skewers with a creamy peanut dipping sauce. Marinated chicken strips threaded on skewers with ginger, garlic, and soy for Thai-inspired appetizer or main dish.

Crispy fried tofu served with a Thai-style peanut dipping sauce made from garlic, cilantro root, chili, and rice vinegar. A spicy, tangy vegetarian appetizer or snack ready in 25 minutes.

Chilled poached shrimp served with a bold, spicy peanut dipping sauce made with ginger, garlic, red pepper flakes, and soy sauce. Both the sauce and shrimp can be made days ahead for easy entertaining.

Portuguese-style spicy shrimp marinated overnight in garlic, chilies, and olive oil, then grilled and served with a fiery red hot pepper dipping sauce. A bold piri-piri inspired starter.

Spicy peanut chili dip with soy sauce, lemon, garlic, and honey. A no-cook appetizer ready in 15 minutes, great with raw veggies or crackers.

Steamed ground turkey dumplings (shu mai) with ginger, garlic, sesame oil, and scallions in wonton wrappers. Served with a tangy fish sauce, vinegar, and chili dipping sauce. Makes 40 bite-sized gems.