Dumpling Stir Fry With Veggies Garlic Sauce (Printable View)
Tender dumplings and colorful vegetables in a savory garlic sauce for a quick, satisfying meal.
# Ingredient List:
→ Dumplings
01 - 20 frozen or fresh vegetarian dumplings (potstickers or gyoza)
→ Vegetables
02 - 1 cup broccoli florets
03 - 1 red bell pepper, sliced
04 - 1 medium carrot, julienned
05 - 1 cup sugar snap peas, trimmed
06 - 2 green onions, sliced
07 - 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
→ Garlic Sauce
08 - 4 cloves garlic, minced
09 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce
10 - 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (vegetarian if needed)
11 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
12 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
13 - 1 teaspoon sesame oil
14 - 1/4 cup water
15 - 1 teaspoon cornstarch
→ Garnish
16 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
17 - Fresh cilantro or scallions, chopped (optional)
# How to Prepare:
01 - Whisk together garlic, soy sauce, oyster sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, water, and cornstarch in a small bowl until cornstarch is completely dissolved. Set aside.
02 - Prepare dumplings according to package directions—steam, boil, or pan-fry until cooked through. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
03 - Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering.
04 - Add broccoli florets, sliced bell pepper, julienned carrot, and sugar snap peas to the hot pan. Stir-fry for 3 to 4 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.
05 - Add minced garlic to the vegetables and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn.
06 - Return cooked dumplings to the pan with the vegetables.
07 - Pour prepared garlic sauce over the dumplings and vegetables. Toss gently and stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes until sauce thickens and evenly coats all ingredients.
08 - Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and fresh cilantro or scallions if desired. Serve immediately while hot.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- It transforms frozen dumplings into something that feels like restaurant takeout but comes together in under 30 minutes
- The sauce hits every flavor note, garlicky and slightly sweet with just the right amount of tang
- You can use whatever vegetables are languishing in your crisper drawer
02 -
- The sauce thickens fast once it hits the hot pan, so have your whisked sauce ready and do not walk away during those final minutes
- Overcrowding your pan steams the vegetables instead of stir-frying them, so use your biggest pan or cook in batches
03 -
- Pan-fry your dumplings in a little oil before adding them to the stir-fry, those crispy edges are what take this from good to incredible
- Toast your sesame seeds in a dry pan for 30 seconds before garnishing, the nutty flavor is much more pronounced