Trader Joes Dumpling Fried Rice (Printable)

Fluffy rice tossed with savory dumplings, mixed veggies, and fragrant seasonings for a quick stir-fry.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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
04 - 2 green onions, sliced
05 - 1/2 cup shredded cabbage

→ Sauce & Seasoning

06 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce
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

→ Garnish

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

# Directions:

01 - Chop 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, sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
04 - Add frozen mixed vegetables and shredded cabbage. Stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes until just tender.
05 - Add chopped dumplings and rice. 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 heated through and slightly crispy.
07 - Stir in sliced green onions. Remove from heat.
08 - Serve hot, garnished with cilantro and sesame seeds.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It comes together faster than ordering takeout, and tastes infinitely better because you made it yourself.
  • Those forgotten dumplings become the hero of dinner instead of slowly crystallizing in the back of your fridge.
  • It's genuinely flexible—swap vegetables, use whatever dumplings you have, add an egg if you're feeling ambitious.
02 -
  • Cold rice is absolutely essential because warm rice will stick together and steam rather than fry, resulting in a mushy texture instead of those satisfying crispy bits.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan or stir constantly—let the rice sit for a few seconds at a time so the bottom makes contact with the hot surface and develops color and crispness.
03 -
  • Always chop your dumplings into smaller pieces than you think you need so they distribute throughout the rice and don't sit in one corner like abandoned little pockets.
  • If you're worried about the rice sticking, make sure your pan is genuinely hot and add the sesame oil first so it coats the surface—this is what prevents everything from clumping.
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