Dumpling Bowl
There’s nothing more comforting than a warm bowl of dumplings, especially when they’re packed with flavorful protein and served over fresh veggies. This easy dumpling bowl recipe brings together all the best parts of your favorite takeout dish—savory, satisfying, and surprisingly simple to make at home. Whether you’re cooking for a quick weeknight dinner or meal prepping for the week, this recipe is sure to hit the spot.
Why you’ll love this protein dumpling bowl
- Packed with Flavor – Savory dumplings, a rich sauce, and fresh veggies create the perfect bite every time.
- High in Protein – Filled with your choice of chicken, tofu, or shrimp, it’s a satisfying and nourishing meal.
- Easy to Make – Simple ingredients and quick prep make this a go-to recipe for busy weeknights.
Here’s what you’ll need to make it
- Frying Pan
- Sauce Pan
- Knife
- Cutting board
- Bowl for ice bath
That’s it!
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Ingredients & substitutions
- 8 bite sized dumplings
- 1/4 avocado sliced
- 1 soft boiled egg
- 2 mini cucumbers
- pinch of ground ginger
- 1/2 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp sesame seeds
- 1 packet dumpling sauce from the bag of dumplings
- Chili crisp optional for garnish
- green onions optional for garnish
How to make this semi-home made bowl
Step 1. Steam dumplings as directed on the package.
Step 2. Chop mini cucumbers into bite sized pieces. Add to a bowl. Add sauce packet, sesame seeds, sesame oil, ground ginger to the cucumbers and give it a little stir until the cucumbers are coated.
Step 3. Boil water for eggs. Once the water is boiling, drop your eggs in and cover. Let boil for 7 minutes. Immediately remove and put in an ice bath to stop cooking. Peel the egg after leaving in ice bath for at least 3 minutes.
Step 4. To the bowl with the cucumber mixture, add your dumplings, jammy egg, and top with green onions and chili crisp. Enjoy!
FAQs about freezer dumplings
No need! Cook dumplings straight from frozen—just add a few extra minutes to the cooking time whether you’re boiling, steaming, or pan-frying.
You can, but the texture may change slightly. It’s best to freeze them uncooked for the best results.
Pan-frying with a bit of water (potsticker style) is a popular method—it gives a crispy bottom and a juicy interior, straight from the freezer.
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- And so many more! Go to Eatlikeerin.com and search “Asian”
Dumpling Bowl
Equipment
- 1 Frying Pan
- 1 Sauce Pan
- 1 Knife
- 1 Cutting board
- 1 Bowl for ice bath
Ingredients
- 8 bite sized dumplings
- 1/4 avocado sliced
- 1 soft boiled egg
- 2 mini cucumbers
- pinch of ground ginger
- 1/2 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp sesame seeds
- 1 packet dumpling sauce from the bag of dumplings
- Chili crisp optional for garnish
- green onions optional for garnish
Instructions
- Steam dumplings as directed on the package.
- Chop mini cucumbers into bite sized pieces. Add to a bowl. Add sauce packet, sesame seeds, sesame oil, ground ginger to the cucumbers and give it a little stir until the cucumbers are coated.
- Boil water for eggs. Once the water is boiling, drop your eggs in and cover. Let boil for 7 minutes. Immediately remove and put in an ice bath to stop cooking. Peel the egg after leaving in ice bath for at least 3 minutes.
- To the bowl with the cucumber mixture, add your dumplings, jammy egg, and top with green onions and chili crisp. Enjoy!
