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A plate of delicious Easy Potsticker Stir Fry with mixed vegetables.

Speedy Weeknight Potsticker & Veggie Stir Fry

This speedy weeknight meal combines crispy potstickers and fresh vegetables in a savory, slightly sweet, and spicy stir-fry sauce. It's a delicious and easy dish perfect for a quick dinner.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 bag (16-ounce) Frozen Potstickers (pork, chicken, or vegetable)
  • 2 tablespoons Sesame Oil
  • 4-5 cups, chopped Assorted Vegetables (e.g., broccoli florets, sliced bell peppers, snap peas, shredded carrots, sliced mushrooms)
  • 2-3 cloves, minced Garlic
  • 1 tablespoon, grated or finely minced Fresh Ginger
Stir-Fry Sauce
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce (low-sodium preferred)
  • 2 tablespoons, packed Brown Sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Rice Vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon Sriracha or Chili Garlic Sauce (or more, to taste)
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons Cold Water additional for slurry
  • 1/4 cup Chicken or Vegetable Broth
Optional for Serving
  • Steamed rice
  • toasted sesame seeds
  • sliced green onions
  • cilantro
  • extra Sriracha
  • chopped peanuts

Equipment

  • large non-stick skillet or wok
  • lid
  • small bowl
  • whisk
  • tiny bowl

Method
 

Cooking Potstickers
  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of sesame oil in a large non-stick skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Place frozen potstickers in a single layer and cook for 2-3 minutes until golden brown and crispy on the bottom.
  2. Add about 1/4 cup of water to the skillet, cover immediately, and steam for 5-7 minutes over medium heat until cooked through. Remove the lid, allow any remaining water to evaporate, and then transfer potstickers to a plate.
Prepare the Sauce
  1. While potstickers steam, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, Sriracha, and broth in a small bowl and whisk until the sugar dissolves. In a separate tiny bowl, mix cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold water to create a slurry.
Stir-Fry Vegetables
  1. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of sesame oil to the empty skillet. Sauté minced garlic and grated ginger for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  2. Add harder vegetables like broccoli and carrots and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes. Then, add softer vegetables like bell peppers and snap peas and continue to stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until all vegetables are crisp-tender.
Combine and Serve
  1. Return cooked potstickers to the skillet with the vegetables. Whisk the prepared sauce again, then pour it over the potstickers and vegetables, bringing it to a gentle simmer.
  2. Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats everything. Remove from heat and serve immediately, optionally garnished with rice, sesame seeds, green onions, or cilantro.

Notes

For extra flavor, marinate the fresh vegetables in a little soy sauce for 15 minutes before stir-frying. Adjust the amount of Sriracha or chili garlic sauce to your preferred spice level. If you don't have a lid for your skillet, you can use a baking sheet or foil to cover the potstickers while steaming.