Description
Potsticker Stir Fry combines crispy pan-fried potstickers with vibrant, sautéed vegetables in a tangy and slightly sweet sauce. This quick and easy dish delivers a satisfying mix of textures and flavors perfect for a satisfying weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 10-12 frozen potstickers or gyoza (do not thaw)
- 5-6 sliced white button mushrooms
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 20 green beans, sliced into thirds on a bias
- 1 large carrot, sliced thin on a bias
- 1/4 cup diced onion
- Sesame oil, for cooking and flavoring
- Extra virgin olive oil, for cooking
- Sesame seeds for garnish
- Sliced green onion for garnish
Sauce Ingredients
- 1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp sugar or honey
- 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp cold water
Instructions
- Prepare the Sauce: In a small bowl, combine reduced-sodium soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, sugar or honey, grated fresh ginger, cornstarch, and cold water. Mix well until cornstarch is fully dissolved and set the sauce aside.
- Prep the Vegetables: Slice the carrot thinly on a bias, slice the mushrooms, cut green beans into thirds diagonally, and break broccoli into small florets. Dice onions into small pieces.
- Cook Potstickers: Heat a mixture of olive oil and sesame oil in a stovetop skillet over medium heat. Add frozen potstickers directly to the skillet without thawing. Fry them until their bottoms turn golden brown and crispy.
- Steam Potstickers: Add 2 tablespoons of water to the skillet, cover with a lid, and let potstickers steam for 3-4 minutes. Stir gently and cook uncovered until the water evaporates and potstickers are cooked through. Remove potstickers from skillet and set aside.
- Sauté Mushrooms and Onions: Add a tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet. Sauté mushrooms and onions until golden brown. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Cook Broccoli: Add a teaspoon of sesame oil to the skillet and sauté broccoli florets for 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Sauté Green Beans and Carrots: Add a tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet. Stir fry green beans and carrots for 3-4 minutes until cooked but still al dente.
- Combine All Ingredients: Return the cooked broccoli, mushrooms, and onions to the skillet with the green beans and carrots. Add the cooked potstickers on top.
- Add Sauce and Finish Cooking: Pour the prepared sauce over the combined ingredients in the skillet. Stir gently and cook until the sauce thickens and coats the vegetables and potstickers evenly.
- Serve: Transfer the stir fry to a serving dish. Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions. Serve hot, ideally with steamed rice.
Notes
- Do not thaw frozen potstickers before frying to ensure a crispy bottom texture.
- You can substitute vegetables based on seasonality or preference, such as bell peppers or snap peas.
- For a spicier version, add a dash of chili flakes or a drizzle of chili oil with the sauce.
- The dish pairs wonderfully with steamed jasmine or brown rice for a complete meal.
- To keep vegetables crisp, avoid overcooking during the stir fry steps.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Asian Style/Main Meal
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
