One Pan Baked Dumplings with Red Curry Coconut Sauce Recipe
One Pan Baked Dumplings is a flavorful and easy-to-make Asian-inspired dish featuring frozen dumplings baked in a rich coconut curry sauce. This recipe combines the creamy texture of coconut milk with the bold flavors of red curry paste, soy sauce, and fresh aromatics. Topped with fresh greens, sesame seeds, and chili crunch, it’s a comforting and vibrant one-pan meal perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Ingredients
Scale
Dumplings
- 14–20 Frozen Dumplings
Sauce
- 3 Tablespoons Red Curry Paste
- 3 Tablespoons Soy Sauce
- 2 Tablespoons Sesame Oil (or oil of choice)
- 1 (14-ounce) can Coconut Milk
- 2 teaspoons Fresh Ginger (minced)
- 2 Garlic Cloves (minced)
- 1 Tablespoon Rice Vinegar
- 2 Tablespoons Honey (or real maple syrup)
Garnishes
- Cilantro
- 2 Green Onions (sliced)
- 1 to 2 Tablespoons Chili Crunch
- Sesame Seeds
- Baby Spinach (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Dish: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a medium baking dish or an ovenproof skillet to prevent sticking and to help cook the dumplings evenly.
- Mix Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together coconut milk, red curry paste, honey, soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, minced fresh ginger, and minced garlic. Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning by adding more soy sauce for saltiness, rice vinegar for brightness, or red curry paste for more spice according to your preference.
- Arrange Dumplings: Place the frozen dumplings in a single layer in the prepared baking dish, ensuring they are evenly spaced for uniform baking.
- Add Sauce: Pour the prepared curry sauce evenly over the dumplings, making sure they are mostly covered with the liquid. This will help them steam and absorb the curry flavors as they bake.
- Bake Covered: Cover the baking dish with foil to lock in moisture and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. This steaming step helps cook the dumplings through.
- Uncover and Finish Baking: Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 5-10 minutes until the sauce is bubbling and the dumplings are tender with a slightly firm texture.
- Add Spinach and Garnish: If using baby spinach, immediately top the hot dumplings with fresh spinach so that it wilts slightly from the residual heat. Garnish generously with fresh cilantro, sliced green onions, a sprinkle of sesame seeds, and chili crunch for an added layer of flavor and texture.
Notes
- You can use any brand of frozen dumplings; vegetable, pork, or chicken work well in this recipe.
- Adjust the spice level by modifying the amount of red curry paste and chili crunch to suit your taste.
- Fresh ginger and garlic add great flavor, but you can use powdered ginger and garlic in a pinch, though the intensity may be milder.
- If you prefer a thicker sauce, you can reduce the sauce on the stovetop before pouring over the dumplings.
- For a vegan version, substitute honey with maple syrup and ensure your dumplings are vegan-friendly.
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