Quick & Easy Go-To Dumpling Dinner

Name: Quick & Easy Go-To Dumpling Dinner
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 9 min
Total time: 14 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 10-12 pieces Frozen Dumplings (Potstickers or gyoza work best); 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce (Low sodium optional); 1 tablespoon Chili Crisp (Adjust to your spice preference); 1 teaspoon Sesame Oil (Toasted sesame oil for more flavor); 1 teaspoon Honey or Maple Syrup (For a touch of sweetness); 1 teaspoon Rice Vinegar (Adds a tangy kick); 1/4 cup Water (For steaming the dumplings); 1-2 stalks Green Onions (Sliced, for garnish); 1 teaspoon Sesame Seeds (For garnish)

This is a super easy and delicious recipe for a quick dinner, perfect for those nights when you don't feel like cooking. It features pan-fried and steamed frozen dumplings coated in a savory, spicy, and slightly sweet sauce, garnished with fresh green onions and sesame seeds.

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Finished Dumpling Plate with Sauce and Garnish

Recipe Information

Prep Time

Cook Time

14m

Total Time

Servings

Easy

Asian

English

Nutrition (per serving)

450

Calories

18g

Protein

45g

Carbs

22g

Fat

Crispy Pan-Fried Dumplings in Pan

Ingredients

Frozen Dumplings
(Potstickers or gyoza work best)
10 pieces
Soy Sauce
(Low sodium optional)
2 tablespoons
Chili Crisp
(Adjust to your spice preference)
1 tablespoon
Sesame Oil
(Toasted sesame oil for more flavor)
1 teaspoon
Honey or Maple Syrup
(For a touch of sweetness)
1 teaspoon
Rice Vinegar
(Adds a tangy kick)
1 teaspoon
Water
(For steaming the dumplings)
1 cup
Green Onions
(Sliced, for garnish)
1 stalks
Sesame Seeds
(For garnish)
1 teaspoon

Servings: 2

💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!

Homemade Dumpling Sauce Ingredients

Instructions

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In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, chili crisp, sesame oil, honey (or maple syrup), and rice vinegar. Whisk well until all ingredients are thoroughly mixed to create your dipping/drizzling sauce.
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In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, chili crisp, sesame oil, honey (or maple syrup), and rice vinegar. Whisk well until all ingredients are thoroughly mixed to create your dipping/drizzling sauce.
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Taste the sauce and adjust sweetness or spice as desired.
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Heat a non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Add a small amount of oil (not explicitly shown but recommended for pan-frying) and place the frozen dumplings in a single layer, ensuring they don't overlap.
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Heat a non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Add a small amount of oil (not explicitly shown but recommended for pan-frying) and place the frozen dumplings in a single layer, ensuring they don't overlap.
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Do not overcrowd the pan; cook in batches if necessary for even browning.
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Pour 1/4 cup of water into the pan with the dumplings, immediately cover it with a lid. Reduce heat to medium and let the dumplings steam for 5-7 minutes, or until the water has evaporated and the dumplings are cooked through and slightly crispy on the bottom.
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Pour 1/4 cup of water into the pan with the dumplings, immediately cover it with a lid. Reduce heat to medium and let the dumplings steam for 5-7 minutes, or until the water has evaporated and the dumplings are cooked through and slightly crispy on the bottom.
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Listen for the water to stop sizzling, indicating it has evaporated. The bottoms should be golden brown and crispy.
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Remove the lid and transfer the cooked dumplings to a serving plate. Drizzle generously with the prepared sauce.
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Remove the lid and transfer the cooked dumplings to a serving plate. Drizzle generously with the prepared sauce.
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Serve immediately while the dumplings are hot and crispy.
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Garnish the dumplings with freshly sliced green onions and a sprinkle of sesame seeds for added flavor and presentation.
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Garnish the dumplings with freshly sliced green onions and a sprinkle of sesame seeds for added flavor and presentation.
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For extra crunch, lightly toast the sesame seeds before sprinkling.