Crispy Trader Joe's Potstickers with Dipping Sauces and Avocado Base
Crispy Trader Joe's Potstickers with Dipping Sauces and Avocado Base
Ingredients
For the Crispy Potstickers
- 1 package Trader Joe's frozen potstickers, chicken or pork variety
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup water
For the Classic Soy-Ginger Dipping Sauce
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 garlic, clove, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
For the Spicy Peanut Dipping Sauce
- 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons water, or more, as needed
- 1 teaspoon Sriracha, or chili garlic sauce, to taste
- 1 teaspoon honey, or maple syrup
For Garnish and Serving
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
- 2 avocado, sliced
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Classic Soy-Ginger Dipping Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, grated fresh ginger, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes (if using). Set aside.
⏱️ 3 min
- 2
Prepare the Spicy Peanut Dipping Sauce: In another small bowl, combine the creamy peanut butter, hoisin sauce, lime juice, soy sauce, Sriracha, and honey. Whisk until smooth. Add water one tablespoon at a time until the sauce reaches your desired consistency. Set aside.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Heat a large non-stick skillet with a lid over medium-high heat. Add the vegetable oil and swirl to coat the bottom of the pan.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
Once the oil is shimmering, carefully place the frozen potstickers in a single layer in the skillet, flat-side down. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until the bottoms are golden brown and crispy.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Pour 1/2 cup of water into the skillet. Immediately cover with the lid and reduce the heat to medium. Let the potstickers steam for 5 to 6 minutes, or until the water has evaporated and the potstickers are tender and cooked through.
⏱️ 6 min
- 6
Remove the lid and increase the heat back to medium-high. Cook for another 1 to 2 minutes, allowing any remaining water to evaporate and the bottoms to crisp up again. The potstickers should be golden brown and slightly chewy.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
Carefully transfer the crispy potstickers to a serving platter, arranging them on a bed of avocado slices. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds, if desired. Serve immediately with both the Classic Soy-Ginger Dipping Sauce and the Spicy Peanut Dipping Sauce.
⏱️ 2 min
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Crispy Trader Joe's Potstickers with Dipping Sauces and Avocado Base
Ingredients
For the Crispy Potstickers
- 1 package Trader Joe's frozen potstickers, chicken or pork variety
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup water
For the Classic Soy-Ginger Dipping Sauce
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 garlic, clove, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
For the Spicy Peanut Dipping Sauce
- 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons water, or more, as needed
- 1 teaspoon Sriracha, or chili garlic sauce, to taste
- 1 teaspoon honey, or maple syrup
For Garnish and Serving
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
- 2 avocado, sliced
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Classic Soy-Ginger Dipping Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, grated fresh ginger, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes (if using). Set aside.
⏱️ 3 min - 2
Prepare the Spicy Peanut Dipping Sauce: In another small bowl, combine the creamy peanut butter, hoisin sauce, lime juice, soy sauce, Sriracha, and honey. Whisk until smooth. Add water one tablespoon at a time until the sauce reaches your desired consistency. Set aside.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Heat a large non-stick skillet with a lid over medium-high heat. Add the vegetable oil and swirl to coat the bottom of the pan.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Once the oil is shimmering, carefully place the frozen potstickers in a single layer in the skillet, flat-side down. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until the bottoms are golden brown and crispy.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Pour 1/2 cup of water into the skillet. Immediately cover with the lid and reduce the heat to medium. Let the potstickers steam for 5 to 6 minutes, or until the water has evaporated and the potstickers are tender and cooked through.
⏱️ 6 min - 6
Remove the lid and increase the heat back to medium-high. Cook for another 1 to 2 minutes, allowing any remaining water to evaporate and the bottoms to crisp up again. The potstickers should be golden brown and slightly chewy.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Carefully transfer the crispy potstickers to a serving platter, arranging them on a bed of avocado slices. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds, if desired. Serve immediately with both the Classic Soy-Ginger Dipping Sauce and the Spicy Peanut Dipping Sauce.
⏱️ 2 min