Description
This viral one-pan Dumpling Bake features frozen veggie dumplings baked in a rich, aromatic red curry coconut broth with fresh vegetables. It’s a simple, flavorful, and comforting dish perfect for a quick dinner, served beautifully over jasmine rice or noodles.
Ingredients
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Red Curry Broth
- 1 can (13.5 fl oz / 400ml) coconut milk
- 2–3 tablespoons red curry paste (adjust to spice preference)
- 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey or sugar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 large garlic clove, grated
- 1 small cube of ginger, grated
Dumpling Bake
- 16–20 frozen veggie dumplings
- 2 bok choy bulbs, chopped
- 1 zucchini, sliced (or any vegetable of choice)
- Optional garnish: sesame seeds, sliced green onions, cilantro/coriander, chili crisp oil
- To serve: white jasmine rice or noodles
Instructions
- Prepare the Red Curry Broth: In a large 12 x 8 inch (30 x 20 cm) baking dish, combine the coconut milk, red curry paste, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, and sesame oil. Whisk thoroughly to dissolve any lumps of curry paste. Grate in the garlic and ginger and stir well to incorporate all flavors. For a thinner broth when serving with rice or noodles, optionally add ¼ cup water.
- Add Vegetables: Preheat your oven to 400℉ (200℃). Chop the bok choy and slice the zucchini or chosen vegetables. Place them into the baking dish and stir gently to coat the vegetables evenly with the curry broth.
- Arrange Dumplings: Place the frozen veggie dumplings in the baking dish without overlapping. Slightly press each dumpling into the broth ensuring their tops remain partially visible. Spoon some broth over the dumplings to help flavor them during baking. Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil.
- Bake Covered: Bake the dumplings covered for 20 minutes, allowing them to cook through and the flavors to blend.
- Finish Baking Uncovered: Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes until the broth bubbles nicely and the tops of the dumplings develop a slight crisp, enhancing texture.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from the oven and garnish with optional toppings such as sesame seeds, sliced green onions, fresh cilantro, or a drizzle of chili crisp oil. Serve the dumpling bake hot over steamed white jasmine rice or noodles for a complete meal. Enjoy your comforting and flavorful dumpling bake!
Notes
- You can adjust the spice level by varying the amount of red curry paste.
- If you prefer a more brothy dish, add ¼ cup of water before baking.
- Frozen veggie dumplings work best for ease and flavor; fresh dumplings can be used but may require slight adjustment in baking time.
- Feel free to substitute or add other vegetables according to preference or season.
- Garnishes add freshness and texture but are optional.
