Potsticker Noodle Bowl with Pork & Cabbage Slaw (Easy Dinner)
This potsticker noodle bowl with pork and cabbage slaw is a bold, satisfying dish packed with texture and flavor. Tender noodles are paired with savory pork, crisp cabbage slaw, and a delicious potsticker-inspired sauce for the perfect balance of comfort and freshness. Easy to make and perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep!
Equipment
- Large pot (for noodles)
- Skillet or wok
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk or spoon
- Knife and cutting board
Ingredients
- 12 oz noodles (egg noodles, ramen, or soba)
- 1 lb ground pork (lean preferred)
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 3 tbsp soy sauce (low-sodium recommended)
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 3 cups shredded cabbage
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 scallions, sliced
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- Optional: chili oil for garnish
Instructions
- Cook Noodles: Boil noodles until tender. Reserve ½ cup cooking water, then drain.
- Prepare Pork: In a skillet, sauté ground pork with garlic and ginger until browned. Stir in soy sauce and sesame oil.
- Make Slaw: Toss shredded cabbage with rice vinegar, sesame oil, and a pinch of salt.
- Combine: Add noodles to skillet with pork. Toss together, using reserved noodle water to help sauce cling.
- Finish: Top with cabbage slaw, scallions, sesame seeds, and chili oil if desired.
- Serve: Divide into bowls and enjoy immediately.
- Expert Tip: Toss slaw just before serving to keep it fresh and crunchy.
Notes
- Use lean pork for a lighter version.
- Whole wheat or rice noodles add extra nutrition.
- Keep slaw separate if meal prepping to maintain crunch.
- Add mushrooms, carrots, or bell peppers for more vegetables.
- Adjust soy sauce to taste for saltiness.