Honey Chili Cabbage Dumpling Bowls

Honey Chili Cabbage Dumpling Bowls crisp up dumplings and nestle them over a sweet‑spicy honey chili cabbage slaw for an easy weeknight dinner that tastes like upgraded takeout. This bowl is ready in about 25 minutes and serves 4 with crunchy veg, sticky glaze, and big flavor.

Why This Recipe Works

Cabbage slaw gives cool crunch under hot dumplings. Pan‑fried or air‑fried dumplings bring crisp texture and savory filling without extra prep. A honey chili dressing balances salty soy, tangy vinegar, and chili heat. Everything assembles in one bowl for a fast, satisfying meal.

Ingredients & Prep

Cabbage Slaw Base:

• 4 cups shredded green or napa cabbage (or coleslaw mix)
• 1 cup shredded carrots
• 2 green onions, thinly sliced
• ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)

Dumplings:

• 20–24 frozen dumplings (pork, chicken, shrimp, or veggie)
• 1–2 tbsp neutral oil (for pan‑fry) or spray oil (for air fryer)

Honey Chili Dressing:

• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1–2 tbsp rice vinegar or lime juice
• 1–2 tsp chili crisp or chili oil (less for mild, more for spicy)
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1 small garlic clove, grated (optional)
• ½ tsp grated fresh ginger (optional)

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Cook dumplings (pan‑fry or air‑fry) until crisp and cooked through.
2. Whisk soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, chili crisp, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger into a smooth dressing.
3. Toss cabbage, carrots, most green onion, and cilantro with about two‑thirds of the dressing.
4. Divide slaw into 4 bowls and top each with 5–6 hot dumplings.
5. Drizzle remaining dressing over dumplings and slaw; garnish with reserved green onions and extra cilantro.

Flavor Variations

Storage Tips

Keep slaw, dressing, and cooked dumplings in separate containers up to 2 days. Re‑crisp dumplings in a skillet or air fryer before serving and dress the slaw just before assembling.

FAQs

Dumplings not crispy?
Cook in a single layer without crowding and give them enough oil or air‑fry time.

Slaw too wet?
Dress just before serving and use firm cabbage.

Too spicy or too sweet?
Adjust the honey and chili crisp ratio: more honey for milder heat, more chili for a bolder kick.

Conclusion

Honey Chili Cabbage Dumpling Bowls cozy‑hug weeknights with crispy dumplings, crunchy cabbage, and a sticky honey chili drizzle fast comfort that still feels like fun takeout at home.

Honey Chili Cabbage Dumpling Bowls

Print Recipe

Honey Chili Cabbage Dumpling Bowls layer crispy potstickers over crunchy cabbage slaw with sweet-heat honey chili soy dressing. 20-minute texture-packed bowl like takeout using freezer dumplings.

• Author: ssam
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Yield: 4 servings 1x
• Category: Main Dish
• Method: Stovetop
• Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
• Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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• 1 bag frozen dumplings or gyoza (20-24)
• 2 tbsp neutral oil
• 4 cups shredded green or red cabbage
• 1 cup shredded carrots
• 3 green onions sliced
• 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
• 1 tbsp sesame seeds
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• Honey chili dressing:
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp rice vinegar
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1–2 tsp chili crisp or chili oil
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1 garlic clove grated
• 1 tsp grated ginger
• Juice of 1/2 lime

Instructions

• 1. Whisk soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, chili crisp, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and lime juice until smooth.
• 2. Add cabbage, carrots, green onions, cilantro, and sesame seeds to large bowl. Pour most dressing over, toss to coat.
• 3. Heat oil in nonstick skillet over medium-high. Add frozen dumplings single layer, cook 2-3 mins golden bottom. Add water splash, cover, steam 4-5 mins. Uncover, crisp bottoms again.
• 4. Divide slaw between bowls. Top with dumplings. Drizzle remaining dressing, extra chili crisp.

Notes

• Air fry dumplings 400°F 8-10 mins extra crunch.
• Slice cabbage finely softens in dressing.
• Balance honey vs chili sweetness-heat.

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 bowl
• Calories: 480
• Sugar: 14g
• Sodium: 1180mg
• Fat: 22g
• Saturated Fat: 4g
• Unsaturated Fat: 18g
• Trans Fat: 0g
• Carbohydrates: 56g
• Fiber: 5g
• Protein: 16g
• Cholesterol: 25mg

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