Pan-Fried Jiaozi with Herbal Sauce
A quick and flavorful Chinese-inspired dish featuring pan-fried jiaozi served with a homemade herbal sauce.
Ingredients
- ●12 pieces jiaozi
- ●8 oz penneoptional, for serving
- ●2 tbsp yummy oilpeanut or vegetable oil
- ●see sauce instructions herbal sauce ingredientssee sauce instructions
- ●2 cloves garlicminced
- ●1-inch piece gingergrated
- ●1 bunch scallionschopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Heat 1 tbsp of yummy oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- 2
Add the minced garlic and grated ginger and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- 3
Add the jiaozi to the skillet and cook until golden brown on both sides, about 4-5 minutes.
- 4
While the jiaozi is cooking, prepare the herbal sauce by combining soy sauce, oyster sauce (optional), and chili flakes in a small bowl.
- 5
Once the jiaozi is cooked, remove it from the skillet and set aside.
- 6
Add the remaining 1 tbsp of yummy oil to the skillet and pour in the herbal sauce.
- 7
Return the jiaozi to the skillet and toss to coat with the herbal sauce.
- 8
Serve the jiaozi hot, garnished with chopped scallions and accompanied by cooked penne if desired.
- 9
Optional: cook the penne according to the package instructions and serve on the side.