Potsticker Noodle Bowls (Print version)

Flavorful bowls combining crispy potstickers with lo mein noodles and colorful vegetables in a rich umami sauce.

# Required ingredients:

→ Potstickers & Noodles

01 - 1 package (16 oz) frozen potstickers (pork, chicken, or vegetable)
02 - 8 oz lo mein noodles or spaghetti

→ Stir-Fry & Aromatics

03 - 1 tablespoon sesame oil, plus more for tossing noodles
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1 cup shredded carrots
06 - 1 cup shredded red cabbage
07 - 2 cups baby spinach or chopped bok choy
08 - 3 green onions, sliced

→ Sauce

09 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce
10 - 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (optional; use vegetarian oyster sauce if needed)
11 - 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
12 - 1 teaspoon sugar
13 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

→ Garnish

14 - Sesame seeds (optional)

# How to make it:

01 - Prepare frozen potstickers in a large skillet following package directions. Transfer to a plate once cooked and set aside.
02 - Bring salted water to boil in a saucepan. Cook noodles until al dente according to package directions. Drain thoroughly and toss with a small amount of sesame oil to prevent sticking.
03 - Heat 1 tablespoon sesame oil in the same skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
04 - Add shredded carrots and red cabbage to the skillet. Stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes until slightly softened but still crisp.
05 - Stir in spinach or bok choy and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until just wilted.
06 - Whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce (if using), rice vinegar, sugar, and black pepper in a small bowl until sugar dissolves.
07 - Add cooked noodles and prepared sauce to the skillet. Toss thoroughly to coat noodles evenly with vegetables.
08 - Return potstickers to the skillet and gently toss everything together until heated through. Serve in bowls garnished with sliced green onions and sesame seeds if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Everything cooks in one pan so you spend less time washing dishes and more time eating
  • The combination of crispy potstickers and tender noodles hits every craving in one bowl
  • Ready in 30 minutes but tastes like something that simmered all day
02 -
  • Dont crowd the pan when cooking potstickers or they'll steam instead of crisp, work in batches if your skillet is smaller than you thought
  • The noodles will absorb sauce as they sit, so err on the side of slightly more liquid than seems right when you're tossing everything together
  • Leftovers lose that crucial crispy texture but the flavors actually get better overnight, just accept it's a different dish the next day
03 -
  • Crispy potsticker bottoms are the best part so don't rush that first step, let them get properly golden before flipping
  • Reserve a splash of pasta water before draining noodles, it helps bind the sauce if everything looks too dry
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