Description
Potsticker Noodle Bowl with Pork & Cabbage Slaw is a vibrant and satisfying dish combining tender ground pork, chewy noodles, crispy potstickers, and a refreshing cabbage slaw. This quick and flavorful meal balances savory, tangy, and nutty notes with fresh, crunchy vegetables, ideal for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests.
Ingredients
Scale
Pork and Seasonings
- 1 lb ground pork
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
Potstickers
- 12 potstickers (frozen or fresh; pan-fried or steamed)
Noodles
- 8 oz rice noodles or your choice of noodles
- 1 tsp sesame oil (for tossing noodles)
Cabbage Slaw
- 2 cups thinly sliced cabbage
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
Instructions
- Prepare the Pork: Cook the ground pork in a hot pan with minced garlic and ginger until browned and aromatic. Season with soy sauce and a splash of sesame oil for rich umami flavor.
- Cook the Potstickers: Pan-fry potstickers until the bottoms are crispy and golden, adding water and covering the pan to steam through, or steam according to package instructions. Set aside once cooked.
- Make the Cabbage Slaw: In a bowl, combine shredded cabbage, carrots, and chopped green onions. Toss with rice vinegar, soy sauce, and sesame oil to create a tangy and refreshing slaw.
- Prepare the Noodles: Cook noodles according to package directions until tender but firm. Drain and toss lightly with sesame oil to prevent sticking and enhance flavor.
- Assemble the Bowl: Layer noodles at the bottom of each bowl, top with cooked pork, arrange potstickers on the side, and crown everything with a generous helping of cabbage slaw for a colorful and delicious presentation.
Notes
- Do not overcook pork; cook just until browned and no longer pink to keep it juicy.
- For perfectly crispy potstickers, add water to the pan and cover to steam after pan-frying.
- Make the cabbage slaw a few hours ahead to allow flavors to meld.
- Use fresh vegetables for the best texture and brightness in the slaw.
- Taste and adjust seasonings of the pork and slaw to balance savory, tangy, and nutty flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Pan-frying and boiling
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
Keywords: potsticker noodle bowl, pork noodle bowl, cabbage slaw, Asian-inspired bowl, easy weeknight dinner, gluten-free Asian recipe