Pan-Seared Dumplings with Creamy Sesame

Name: Pan-Seared Dumplings with Creamy Sesame
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 12 min
Yield: 4 for Appetizer
Ingredients: 8-ounce package frozen dumplings (I like Laoban brand); 2 tablespoons avocado oil; 2 tablespoons SideDish Creamy Sesame; 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice; 1 teaspoon rice vinegar; Chili crisp, optional for serving; 2 green onions, sliced thinly on the diagonal; 2 tablespoons freshly chopped cilantro leaves; 2 teaspoons black sesame seeds

Alex Snodgrass

Servings

4 for Appetizer

Cook Time

12 minutes

Vegetarian (if veggie dumplings used!)

Ingredients

8-ounce package frozen dumplings (I like Laoban brand)
2 tablespoons avocado oil
2 tablespoons SideDish Creamy Sesame
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon rice vinegar
Chili crisp, optional for serving
2 green onions, sliced thinly on the diagonal
2 tablespoons freshly chopped cilantro leaves
2 teaspoons black sesame seeds

Method

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Heat the oil in pan over medium-high heat and place dumplings in pan.
Add enough water to just cover the bottom of the pan, cover, and cook for approximately 5 minutes.
Remove cover and keep cooking until the water evaporates and the dumpling bottoms are brown, about 5 more minutes.

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In a small bowl, whisk together the SideDish Creamy Sesame, lime juice, and rice vinegar until well combined. Set aside.

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I like to serve these in a medium, shallow bowl (like a pasta bowl). Pour the sauce and spread so that it evenly coats the bottom of the bowl. Place the dumplings in a single layer on top of the sauce. Drizzle with chili oil, if desired, and garnish with the green onions, cilantro and a sprinkle of black sesame seeds.