Stir-Fried Salt and Pepper Dumplings Recipe
Enjoy a flavorful and crispy stir-fried salt and pepper dumplings dish featuring tender potstickers paired with fresh green beans, scallions, and aromatic spices. This quick and easy recipe combines a savory salt and pepper seasoning with stir-frying to create a delicious appetizer or main course perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
Scale
Seasoning
- 2 teaspoons salt
- ½ teaspoon sugar
- ½ teaspoon ground white pepper
- ½ teaspoon five-spice powder
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
Vegetables
- 4 scallions (separated into white and green parts)
- 10 ounces green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 (1-inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and finely chopped
- ½ to 1 Fresno or Thai chile, roughly chopped
Main
- 2 tablespoons canola or grapeseed oil
- 1 pound frozen potsticker dumplings (not thawed)
Instructions
- Prepare the salt and pepper seasoning: In a small bowl, combine the salt, sugar, ground white pepper, five-spice powder, and ground ginger. Stir well to mix all the spices uniformly. Set this seasoning blend aside for later use.
- Prepare the dumplings and scallions: Separate the white and green parts of the scallions. Cut the white parts into 1-inch pieces for cooking, and thinly slice the green parts for garnish at the end.
- Heat the oil and soften dumplings: Heat a wok or large 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the canola or grapeseed oil, then add the frozen potstickers. Stir-fry gently for about 1 minute, shaking the pan and tossing the dumplings lightly to soften them slightly without browning.
- Add green beans, scallions, and ginger: Add the trimmed green beans, the white scallion pieces, and the finely chopped fresh ginger to the pan. Season lightly with a pinch of salt, toss to combine, then add 3 tablespoons of water. Cover the pan with a lid or a sheet pan and allow to cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the vegetables are tender and dumplings are cooked through. If the dumplings are meat-filled, extend the cooking time by 1 to 2 minutes, and add an additional tablespoon or two of water if the skillet becomes dry.
- Finish cooking and add seasoning: Remove the lid and gently lift the dumplings off the pan surface with a flat spatula to prevent sticking. Add the sliced green scallion parts, chopped chile, and 2 teaspoons of the prepared salt and pepper seasoning. Toss everything gently in the pan, shaking and stirring to coat the dumplings and vegetables evenly with the seasoning.
- Serve: Carefully transfer the stir-fried dumplings and green beans to serving bowls. Sprinkle additional salt and pepper seasoning on top to taste. Serve immediately to enjoy the punchy, salty flavors.
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of chile according to your spice preference or omit if you prefer a milder dish.
- If using meat-filled dumplings, ensure they are cooked fully by slightly extending the steaming time as indicated.
- Using a nonstick skillet or wok helps prevent dumplings from sticking while stir-frying.
- The salt and pepper seasoning can be adjusted in quantity based on your taste preference since it is quite punchy and salty.
- This recipe works well with other types of vegetables such as snap peas or bell peppers if green beans are unavailable.
Keywords: dumplings, salt and pepper, stir-fry, potstickers, green beans, scallions, Asian appetizer, quick dinner
