Potsticker Noodle Bowls (Print-Friendly Format)

Potstickers and noodles combine with sautéed vegetables in a tasty, savory sauce, ready in just 30 minutes.

# Ingredients You’ll Need:

→ Main Components

01 - 12 to 16 frozen potstickers (pork, chicken, vegetable, or shrimp)
02 - 225 grams noodles (soba, udon, rice noodles, or spaghetti)

→ Oils

03 - 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
04 - 1 tablespoon sesame oil

→ Vegetables

05 - 1 cup shredded cabbage
06 - 1 cup julienned carrots
07 - 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
08 - 2 to 3 green onions, sliced
09 - 1 cup snow peas or snap peas (optional)

→ Sauce

10 - 60 millilitres low-sodium soy sauce
11 - 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
12 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
13 - 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
14 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
15 - 1 teaspoon sugar
16 - 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

→ Garnishes

17 - Sesame seeds (optional)
18 - Fresh cilantro or basil (optional)
19 - Extra green onions (optional)
20 - Chili oil or sriracha (optional)

# How to Make It:

01 - Cook noodles in a large pot of boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain, toss with sesame oil to prevent sticking, and set aside.
02 - Whisk together soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, grated ginger, minced garlic, sugar, and red pepper flakes in a medium bowl. Set the sauce aside.
03 - Heat vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Arrange frozen potstickers in the skillet and cook 2 to 3 minutes until undersides are golden. Add 60 millilitres water, cover, and steam for 3 to 4 minutes until heated through. Remove potstickers from the skillet and keep warm.
04 - Using the same skillet, stir-fry shredded cabbage, julienned carrots, bell pepper, snow peas (if using), and green onions for 2 to 3 minutes until just tender.
05 - Add cooked noodles and prepared sauce to the skillet with vegetables. Toss everything together until heated through and evenly coated. Serve bowls topped with potstickers and desired garnishes.

# Extra Tips:

01 - Avoid overcrowding by using a large skillet or wok. Prepare vegetables and sauce in advance for efficiency. Easily tailor to dietary needs by substituting tamari and rice noodles for a gluten-free dish.