Quick Potsticker Stir Fry Recipe
This quick and flavorful potsticker stir fry is a perfect weeknight meal combining tender, steamed potstickers with a vibrant mix of sautéed vegetables and a savory, tangy sauce. Ready in under 30 minutes, it brings Asian-inspired tastes to your table using simple ingredients and a single skillet.
- Author: Elena
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Quick Meals
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
For the Stir Fry
- 1 package Frozen Potstickers/Gyoza
- 1/4 cup Water for steaming
- 8 oz White Button Mushrooms (or shiitake/baby bella)
- 2 cups Broccoli Florets
- 1 cup Green Beans (or asparagus/sugar snap peas)
- 1 large Carrot, shredded
- 1 medium Onion (red onion is a good alternative)
For the Sauce
- 1 tbsp Sesame Oil (or vegetable/olive oil)
- 1 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil (or avocado oil)
- 3 tbsp Soy Sauce (Reduced-Sodium or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1 tbsp Rice Wine Vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
- 1 tbsp Sugar or Honey (or agave syrup)
- 1 tsp Fresh Ginger, grated (or ground ginger)
- 1 tbsp Cornstarch (or arrowroot powder)
- 2 tbsp Cold Water (for slurry)
- Prepare the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons of cold water and 1 tablespoon of cornstarch until smooth. Then add 3 tablespoons of reduced-sodium soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of rice wine vinegar, 1 tablespoon of sugar or honey, and 1 teaspoon of freshly grated ginger. Mix well and set aside to thicken.
- Chop Vegetables: Chop broccoli, carrot, white button mushrooms, green beans, and onion into bite-sized pieces to ensure even cooking and quick stir fry time.
- Cook Potstickers: Heat 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil and 1 tablespoon of sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add frozen potstickers and cook for 3-4 minutes until golden brown on the bottom. Add 1/4 cup water, cover the skillet, and steam the potstickers for 3-4 minutes until fully cooked. Remove potstickers from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
- Sauté Vegetables: In the same skillet, add onions and mushrooms and sauté for 3-4 minutes until tender. Then add broccoli and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes. Finally, add the green beans and shredded carrots and cook for another 3-4 minutes until vegetables remain crisp-tender.
- Combine and Finish: Return the cooked potstickers to the skillet with the vegetables. Pour the prepared sauce over the ingredients and toss everything together. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the potstickers and vegetables well.
- Serve: Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions if desired. Serve alongside steamed rice or quinoa for a complete meal.
Notes
- Customize the vegetable mix and sauce ingredients to suit your taste or what you have available.
- Ensure vegetables are cut into uniform pieces to cook evenly and quickly in the stir fry.
- Use tamari for a gluten-free alternative to soy sauce.
- For a vegan version, substitute honey with agave syrup or sugar.
- Make sure not to overcrowd the skillet to achieve proper sautéing and browning of potstickers.
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