Description
This Stir-Fried Salt and Pepper Dumplings recipe combines crispy potstickers with vibrant green beans, fragrant scallions, and a bold salt and pepper seasoning blend. A quick and flavorful stir-fry that pairs the savory taste of dumplings with aromatic Chinese five-spice and fresh chiles for a satisfying meal perfect for any weeknight.
Ingredients
Scale
Seasoning
- 2 teaspoons salt
- ½ teaspoon sugar
- ½ teaspoon ground white pepper
- ½ teaspoon five-spice powder
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
Vegetables and Aromatics
- 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
Dumplings and Oil
- 2 tablespoons canola or grapeseed oil
- 1 pound frozen potsticker dumplings (not thawed)
Instructions
- Prepare the seasoning: In a small bowl, combine 2 teaspoons salt, ½ teaspoon sugar, ½ teaspoon ground white pepper, ½ teaspoon five-spice powder, and ¼ teaspoon ground ginger. Stir well to blend all spices together and set aside for later use.
- Prep scallions: Separate the white and green parts of the scallions. Cut the white parts into 1-inch pieces and thinly slice the green parts. This layering of scallions adds texture and flavor at different stages of cooking.
- Heat the oil and start frying dumplings: Place a wok or large 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. When hot, add 2 tablespoons of canola or grapeseed oil. Immediately add the frozen potsticker dumplings (do not thaw). Gently stir-fry for 1 minute, shaking the pan and tossing the dumplings to slightly soften them without browning.
- Add vegetables and steam: Add green beans, white scallion pieces, and chopped fresh ginger to the pan. Season lightly with salt and toss to combine. Pour in 3 tablespoons of water and cover the pan with a lid or a sheet pan to trap steam. Let cook for 2 to 3 minutes. If the dumplings contain meat, extend cooking by 1 to 2 minutes and add more water if the pan dries out.
- Release dumplings and add finishing flavors: Remove the lid and use a flat spatula to gently lift dumplings off the pan surface to prevent sticking. Add the green parts of the scallions, chopped chile, and 2 teaspoons of the prepared salt and pepper seasoning. Shake the pan and toss everything gently to coat the dumplings and vegetables with seasoning.
- Serve: Carefully transfer the dumplings and green beans into serving bowls. Sprinkle additional salt and pepper seasoning over the top as desired, adjusting for a punchy and salty flavor to suit your taste.
Notes
- Use frozen potstickers straight from the freezer; do not thaw to ensure best texture.
- Adjust chili quantity for desired level of heat; Fresno chiles are milder, Thai chiles spicier.
- If dumplings contain meat, extend steaming time by 1-2 minutes for safe cooking.
- Shaking and tossing during cooking prevents dumplings from sticking and helps even cooking.
- Serve immediately for best texture; the dumplings are tender and slightly crisp.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Keywords: dumplings, stir-fry, salt and pepper, potstickers, Chinese, five-spice, green beans, scallions, quick dinner
