Savory Potstickers Bok Choy (Printable Version)

Delicious potstickers simmered with mushrooms, bok choy, and ginger in hearty vegetable broth.

# Ingredients Required:

→ Oils and Aromatics

01 - 30 ml olive oil, divided
02 - 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, grated or minced
03 - 4 garlic cloves, pressed or minced
04 - 10 ml toasted sesame oil

→ Produce

05 - 225 g shiitake mushrooms, thinly sliced
06 - 5 scallions, thinly sliced and divided
07 - 3 baby bok choy, ends trimmed and leaves separated

→ Liquids

08 - 1.5 liters vegetable broth
09 - 30 ml soy sauce

→ Convenience

10 - 450–570 g frozen potstickers

→ Seasonings

11 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Optional toppings

12 - Chili crisp, toasted sesame seeds, furikake seasoning, fried garlic

# Guide to Cooking:

01 - Heat 15 ml olive oil in a large stockpot over medium-high heat. Add shiitake mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned.
02 - Incorporate remaining 15 ml olive oil, garlic, and ginger into the pot. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, stirring occasionally.
03 - Pour in vegetable broth and soy sauce, stirring to combine. Bring mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
04 - Add frozen potstickers, half the scallions, and separated bok choy leaves. Stir gently and cook for 3-4 minutes until potstickers are thoroughly heated.
05 - Stir in toasted sesame oil and season with freshly ground black pepper. Adjust flavor with additional soy sauce or black pepper as desired.
06 - Ladle soup into bowls and garnish generously with remaining scallions and optional toppings.

# Extra Suggestions:

01 - Adjust soy sauce quantity to taste. Additional vegetables like carrots or spinach can be added. For heat, incorporate red pepper flakes.