Dumpling Stir Fry With Veggies (Printable)
Tender dumplings with crisp vegetables in aromatic garlic sauce—ready in 30 minutes.
# What You'll Need:
→ 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 Make:
01 - Whisk together all garlic sauce ingredients in a small bowl, ensuring the cornstarch dissolves completely. Set aside until ready to use.
02 - Prepare dumplings according to package directions—steam, boil, or pan-fry until cooked through. Remove from heat and set aside.
03 - Pour vegetable oil into a large skillet or wok and heat 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 - Stir in minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn.
06 - Return cooked dumplings to the pan, tossing them with the stir-fried vegetables.
07 - Pour the prepared garlic sauce over the dumpling and vegetable mixture. Gently toss and stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes until the sauce thickens and evenly coats all ingredients.
08 - Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds over the dish and add chopped cilantro or scallions if desired. Serve immediately while hot.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The sauce comes together in seconds and creates this glossy coating that makes everything taste professionally made
- You can customize the vegetables based on whatever is wilting in your crisper drawer
02 -
- Do not skip the cornstarch, it creates that glossy restaurant-style coating that makes this dish feel special
- Have all ingredients prepped before you start cooking because the actual stir-frying goes very quickly
03 -
- Cut all your vegetables into similar sizes so they cook evenly and no single ingredient overcooks
- Keep the heat high but adjust if the garlic starts browning too quickly