Trader Joes Dumpling Fried Rice (Printable)

Quick stir-fry blending dumplings, rice, veggies, and soy sauce for a tasty, easy meal.

# Required Ingredients:

→ Dumplings

01 - 6 cooked dumplings, any variety

→ Rice

02 - 2 cups cooked jasmine or long-grain rice, chilled

→ Vegetables

03 - 1/2 cup frozen mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn, green beans)
04 - 2 green onions, sliced
05 - 1/2 cup shredded cabbage, optional

→ Sauce and Seasoning

06 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce, low sodium preferred
07 - 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
08 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
09 - 1 clove garlic, minced
10 - 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger, optional

→ Garnish

11 - 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro, optional
12 - 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds, optional

# Preparation Steps:

01 - Chop the cooked dumplings into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
02 - Heat a large nonstick skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add sesame oil.
03 - Add minced garlic and grated ginger if using. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
04 - Add mixed vegetables and shredded cabbage if using. Stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes until just tender.
05 - Add the chopped dumplings and rice to the skillet. Stir well to combine and break up any clumps.
06 - Drizzle soy sauce and sprinkle black pepper over the rice mixture. Stir-fry for 3 to 4 minutes until everything is heated through and slightly crispy.
07 - Stir in sliced green onions. Remove from heat.
08 - Serve hot, garnished with cilantro and sesame seeds if desired.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It transforms sad leftovers into something that tastes intentional and craveable.
  • Ready in under 25 minutes, which means you can feed yourself on a busy weeknight without ordering takeout.
  • Endlessly adaptable—use whatever dumplings and vegetables you have sitting around.
02 -
  • Cold rice is non-negotiable—if your rice is warm or room temperature, it turns into a sticky mess instead of separating into those satisfying individual grains.
  • Don't skip the 30-second garlic bloom; it's the difference between tasting garlic and tasting garlicky—one is a flavor note, the other is a mistake.
03 -
  • Have all your ingredients prepped and within arm's reach before you start cooking—fried rice happens fast, and you don't want to be chopping garlic while your pan gets cold.
  • If your rice is still a little warm, spread it on a baking sheet and pop it in the freezer for 10 minutes while you prep everything else; it makes a huge difference and prevents clumping.
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