Saucy Savory Dumplings with Eggs
Saucy Savory Dumplings with Eggs are a delightful, quick-to-prepare dish that infuses Asian flavors into a comforting meal. This recipe takes the ease of frozen dumplings and transforms them into a more complex dish through pan-frying and steaming, enhancing their taste with a rich combination of hot pot sauce, hoisin, and a dumpling sauce packet. Optionally, hard-boiled eggs are included for added protein and flavor, making this a perfect choice for a quick, satisfying lunch or dinner. The dish is topped off with fresh green onions and cilantro for a burst of freshness.
Saucy Savory Dumplings with Eggs
Indulge in these super quick, super tasty, and super easy dumplings that combine Asian fusion flavors for a satisfying meal. This recipe elevates the convenience of frozen dumplings by pan-frying and steaming them with rich sauces, accompanied by the optional addition of hard-boiled eggs for extra protein and flavor. Perfect for a quick lunch or dinner!
Ingredients
🥟 6 frozen dumplings (any flavor you prefer)
🥚 2-3 hard-boiled eggs (optional)
🫒 1 tablespoon olive oil (or oil of choice)
💧 1/4 cup water
🌶️ 2 tablespoons hot pot sauce
🥡 Sauce packet from the dumpling box
🥢 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
🌿 2 tablespoons chopped green onion
🌿 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
Instructions
1- Prep the Ingredients:
- If using, peel the hard-boiled eggs and set them aside.
- Chop the green onions and cilantro.
2- Pan-Fry the Dumplings:
- Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
- Place the frozen dumplings into the hot oil. Fry them for about 2 minutes on each side or until they are lightly browned and crispy.
3- Steam the Dumplings:
- Add the water to the pan and cover with a lid to steam the dumplings for about 2-3 minutes until cooked through.
4- Add the Sauce:
- Once the dumplings are cooked, reduce the heat to low.
- Add the hot pot sauce, the sauce packet from the dumpling box, and the hoisin sauce into the pan.
- Stir the sauces around to combine, and then carefully add the hard-boiled eggs, if using.
5- Coat and Garnish:
- Continuously spoon the sauce over the dumplings and eggs to ensure even coating.
- Sprinkle the green onions and cilantro over the dish as garnish.
6- Serve:
- Transfer the dumplings and eggs onto a serving platter.
- Pour any remaining sauce over the top.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Prep Time: 2 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 7 minutes
Servings: 2
Calories: Approximately 320 per serving (varying with the type and amount of dumplings and sauces used)
Proteins, Fats, Carbohydrates per Serving:
- Protein: 11g
- Fats: 14g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
Cooking Tips
- Ensure your dumplings are cooked through by maintaining a gentle simmer with the lid on after adding the water.
- For added flavor, drizzle a touch of sesame oil before serving.
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