Potsticker Noodle Bowls Recipe

 These Potsticker Noodle Bowls capture all the flavors of your favorite dumplings — juicy meat, crisp vegetables, savory soy sauce, and a hint of sesame — but in an easy and comforting noodle form. This recipe brings the taste of pan-fried potstickers into a one-bowl meal that’s fast, hearty, and full of flavor.

Ingredients

• 8 oz rice noodles or ramen noodles

• 1 tbsp sesame oil

• 1 lb ground pork or chicken

• 2 garlic cloves, minced

• 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated

• 1 cup shredded cabbage

• 1 cup shredded carrots

• 3 green onions, sliced

• 3 tbsp soy sauce

• 1 tbsp rice vinegar

• 1 tbsp oyster sauce (optional for depth)

• 1 tsp chili garlic sauce or sriracha (optional for heat)

• 1 tsp sugar

• 2 tbsp water

• 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)

• Fresh cilantro or more green onions for topping

Cooking Time

• Prep time: 10 minutes

• Cook time: 15 minutes

• Total time: 25 minutes

Serving

• Serves 3–4

Instructions

1. Cook the Noodles:
   
   Boil noodles according to the package instructions. Drain, rinse under cold water, and toss lightly with sesame oil to prevent sticking.

2. Cook the Meat:
   
   In a large skillet or wok, cook the ground pork or chicken over medium heat until browned, breaking it into small pieces. Drain excess fat if needed.

3. Add Flavor Base:
   
   Add minced garlic and grated ginger. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

4. Add Vegetables:
   
   Stir in cabbage, carrots, and most of the green onions. Sauté for 2–3 minutes until just softened.

5. Make the Sauce:
   
   In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, oyster sauce, chili sauce, sugar, and water. Pour over the meat and veggies, stir to coat evenly, and simmer for 1–2 minutes.

6. Combine:
   
   Add cooked noodles to the skillet, tossing everything together until the noodles soak up the sauce and are warmed through.

7. Serve:
   
   Spoon into bowls and top with sesame seeds, green onions, and cilantro if desired.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 420

• Protein: 26g

• Fat: 14g

• Carbohydrates: 48g

• Fiber: 3g

Tips

• For extra crunch, add chopped water chestnuts or bean sprouts.

• Want a vegetarian version? Use crumbled tofu instead of meat and add extra soy sauce for depth.

• If you like it saucier, double the sauce ingredients.

These Potsticker Noodle Bowls give you everything you love about dumplings — but with fewer steps and all in one pan. It’s a cozy, satisfying dinner that’s quick enough for busy weeknights and flavorful enough to crave again and again.