Crispy Potsticker Stir Fry (Printable)
Crispy dumplings wok-tossed with colorful vegetables in savory Asian sauce.
# What You Need:
→ Dumplings
01 - 16 frozen or fresh potstickers (pork, chicken, or vegetable)
→ Vegetables
02 - 1 cup bell pepper, sliced
03 - 1 cup snap peas, trimmed
04 - 1 cup baby carrots, julienned
05 - 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
06 - 3 green onions, sliced
07 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
08 - 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
→ Stir-Fry Sauce
09 - 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
10 - 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (or vegetarian oyster sauce)
11 - 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
12 - 2 teaspoons sesame oil
13 - 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
14 - 1/2 teaspoon sugar
→ Garnish
15 - 2 teaspoons sesame seeds
16 - Fresh cilantro
# How To Cook:
01 - In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, and sugar until well combined; set aside.
02 - Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the potstickers flat side down and cook until bottoms are golden brown, about 3 minutes.
03 - Add 1/4 cup water to the skillet, cover, and steam for 3-4 minutes until water evaporates and potstickers are tender. Transfer to a plate and keep warm.
04 - In the same skillet, add another tablespoon of oil if needed. Sauté garlic, ginger, and all vegetables (except green onions) for 3-4 minutes until just tender but still crisp.
05 - Return potstickers to the skillet. Pour the sauce over everything and toss gently to combine. Cook for 2 more minutes until heated through and well coated.
06 - Sprinkle green onions and sesame seeds over the top. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve immediately.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Frozen potstickers transform into something that tastes like takeout without the wait.
- The vegetables stay crisp tender while soaking up every bit of that savory sauce.
02 -
- Do not stir the potstickers during the initial browning or you will lose that gorgeous crispy bottom.
- Adding the water for steaming creates a mini pressure cooker effect that cooks the filling through.
03 -
- Prep all your vegetables before you turn on the stove because this moves fast once it starts.
- Keep extra soy sauce and chili oil on the table so everyone can customize their bowl.