Description
A delightful dish that combines crispy dumplings with fresh salad, perfect for a quick lunch or light dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 bag (20–30 pieces) frozen dumplings of choice
- 180 g arugula
- 150 g cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
- 60 g green onions, sliced
- 60 g onion, thinly sliced
- 30 g sesame seeds
- 15 ml olive oil, for frying
- 75 ml tamari or soy sauce
- 30 ml rice vinegar
- 5 g freshly minced garlic
- 5 g freshly grated ginger
- 15 g brown sugar
- 15 ml chili crisp or chili oil
- 30–45 ml water, to thin
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine tamari or soy sauce, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, brown sugar, and chili crisp. Gradually whisk in water, one tablespoon at a time, until the dressing reaches the desired consistency. Set aside.
- Place arugula, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, green onions, and onion into a large salad bowl.
- Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Arrange frozen dumplings in a single layer and cook for 3–5 minutes, turning occasionally, until all sides are crisp and golden brown.
- Add the crispy dumplings to the salad bowl with the vegetables. Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad, sprinkle with sesame seeds, and toss gently to ensure even distribution.
- Immediately portion the salad onto plates. For added spiciness, drizzle with extra chili oil if desired.
Notes
Serve the salad right after tossing to maintain the crispy texture of the dumplings. Use any frozen dumplings of your choice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Asian