Potsticker Noodle Bowls (Printer-Friendly)

Quick one-pan bowl with potstickers, noodles, and veggies in garlicky soy sauce.

# What You Need:

→ 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)

# Directions:

01 - Prepare frozen potstickers in a large skillet following package instructions. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
02 - Boil salted water in a saucepan. Cook noodles until al dente according to package directions. Drain 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 2–3 minutes until slightly softened. Add spinach or bok choy and cook for 1–2 minutes until wilted.
05 - Whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce (if using), rice vinegar, sugar, and black pepper in a small bowl until combined.
06 - Add cooked noodles and sauce to the skillet. Toss well to coat the vegetables. Return potstickers to the skillet and gently toss everything together until heated through.
07 - Portion into bowls, garnished with sliced green onions and sesame seeds if desired. Serve hot.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Everything cooks in one pan so cleanup is practically nonexistent
  • That perfect combination of chewy potstickers and slurpable noodles hits every comfort food craving
02 -
  • Dont overcrowd the skillet when cooking potstickers initially or theyll steam instead of fry
  • The sauce looks thin in the bowl but thickens perfectly once it hits the hot noodles and vegetables
03 -
  • Toast your sesame seeds in a dry pan for 2 minutes before sprinkling on top
  • A drizzle of chili crisp or sriracha at the end takes this to the next level
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