Ingredients
- Frozen beef or chicken potstickers: 12-16 oz package
- Lo Mein or Udon noodles: 14 oz package
- Low sodium soy sauce: 1/4 cup
- Rice vinegar: 2 tablespoons
- Toasted sesame oil: 1 tablespoon
- Honey or light brown sugar: 1 tablespoon
- Fresh garlic (minced): 2 cloves
- Green onions (thinly sliced): 1/4 cup (for garnish)
Instructions
- Step 1: Cook the noodles according to the package directions for al dente. Drain the noodles immediately and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process; set aside.
- Step 2: Cook the potstickers. Heat 1 tablespoon of cooking oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Place the potstickers flat side down and sear for 2-3 minutes until the bottoms are golden brown. Add 1/4 cup of water, immediately cover the skillet, and steam for 5-7 minutes until the dumplings are cooked through and the water has evaporated. Remove the potstickers and set aside.
- Step 3: Prepare the sauce by whisking together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, toasted sesame oil, honey, and minced garlic in a small bowl until the honey is fully dissolved.
- Step 4: Reduce the skillet heat to medium. Add the drained noodles and the prepared sauce to the skillet. Toss the noodles vigorously for 1-2 minutes until they are fully coated in the sauce and have warmed through.
- Step 5: Divide the sauced noodles evenly into serving bowls. Place the cooked potstickers on top of the noodles in each bowl, and garnish generously with sliced green onions and a sprinkle of sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
- Store leftover noodles and sauce in an airtight container for up to 3 days; for best texture, always store the cooked potstickers separately.
- If reheating, crisp the potstickers in a dry skillet or air fryer, and warm the noodles gently with a tiny splash of water to refresh the coating sauce.
- For an optional boost of freshness and crunch, serve the finished bowls topped with chopped cilantro, toasted peanuts, or a squirt of sriracha hot sauce.
- Ensure the honey or sugar is fully dissolved into the sauce mixture before tossing the noodles, as this guarantees the sticky, glossy coating when warmed in the skillet.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 large bowl
- Calories: 485
- Sodium: 1500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Protein: 5g