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Easy Potsticker Noodle Bowl recipe recipe

Potsticker Noodle Bowl recipe

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This Potsticker Noodle Bowl is a 20-minute “deconstructed dumpling” dinner that tastes exactly like the inside of your favorite gyoza. Savory ground pork (or chicken) is stir-fried with ginger, garlic, and tender cabbage, then tossed with slippery rice noodles in a salty-sweet sesame sauce. It’s a quick, high-protein meal prep favorite that skips the tedious folding and pleating.

  • Total Time: 25
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

— The Stir-Fry —

8 oz rice noodles (pad thai style) or ramen noodles

1 lb (450g) ground pork (or ground chicken/turkey)

1 tablespoon sesame oil (for cooking)

1 bag (14 oz) coleslaw mix (shredded cabbage and carrots)

4 green onions, chopped (separate green and white parts)

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated

— The Potsticker Sauce —

1/2 cup chicken broth (or vegetable broth)

1/3 cup soy sauce (or tamari for GF)

1 tablespoon rice vinegar

1 tablespoon brown sugar (optional, for balance)

1 teaspoon chili garlic sauce or Sriracha (optional, for heat)

Toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)

Instructions

1. **Cook Noodles:** Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook the noodles according to package directions (usually 4–6 minutes). Drain, rinse with cold water to stop the cooking, and set aside.

2. **Make Sauce:** While the water boils, whisk together the chicken broth, soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, and chili garlic sauce in a small bowl or jar. Set aside.

3. **Brown Meat:** Heat the sesame oil in a large wok or deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground pork. Cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until browned and no longer pink (about 5–6 minutes).

4. **Add Aromatics:** Add the white parts of the green onions, minced garlic, and grated ginger to the pork. Stir-fry for 1 minute until fragrant.

5. **Wilt Cabbage:** Dump the bag of coleslaw mix into the skillet. Toss well with the pork. Cook for 3–4 minutes until the cabbage is wilted but still has a slight crunch.

6. **Combine:** Add the cooked noodles and the sauce mixture to the skillet. Toss everything together using tongs for 2–3 minutes, allowing the noodles to absorb the sauce and heat through.

7. **Serve:** Remove from heat. Top generously with the reserved green onion tops and toasted sesame seeds. Serve immediately.

Notes

Noodle Choice: Thick rice noodles (like those used for Pad Thai) work best because they soak up the sauce without getting mushy. Instant ramen noodles (discard the packet) are a great budget-friendly swap.

Veggie Boost: You can add thinly sliced bell peppers, mushrooms, or edamame along with the cabbage for extra nutrition.

Salty Sauce? If you are sensitive to salt, use low-sodium soy sauce and low-sodium chicken broth, as the sauce reduces down and intensifies in flavor.

Storage: This recipe reheats surprisingly well. Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days. If the noodles look dry after reheating, splash a little water or broth over them.

  • Author: Anna Lovae
  • Prep Time: 10
  • Cook Time: 15
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stir Fry
  • Cuisine: Asian-Inspired