Description
Delight in these savory baked dumplings soaked in a rich and flavorful coconut red curry sauce. Perfectly tender with a slightly crispy top, this easy recipe combines Asian-inspired ingredients with a convenient baking method, making it a quick and impressive dish for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Dumplings
- 14-20 frozen dumplings
Sauce
- 1 (14-ounce) can coconut milk
- 3 tablespoons red curry paste
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, minced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
Garnishes
- Cilantro for garnish
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1-2 tablespoons chili crunch
- Sesame seeds
- Baby spinach (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven – Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a medium-sized baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Make the Sauce – In a bowl, whisk together the coconut milk, red curry paste, soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, honey (or maple syrup), fresh minced ginger, and minced garlic until fully combined and smooth.
- Arrange Dumplings – Place the frozen dumplings in a single layer evenly distributed in the prepared baking dish to ensure even cooking.
- Add Sauce – Pour the prepared coconut curry sauce evenly over the dumplings, making sure most are covered to absorb the flavors during baking.
- Bake Covered – Cover the baking dish tightly with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes to allow the dumplings to cook through and soak in the sauce.
- Bake Uncovered – Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 5 to 10 minutes until the sauce is bubbling and the dumplings are tender and slightly browned on top.
- Add Spinach – If using, top the hot dumplings with baby spinach so it wilts naturally from the residual heat.
- Garnish and Serve – Sprinkle freshly sliced green onions, cilantro leaves, sesame seeds, and chili crunch over the baked dumplings before serving for added flavor and texture.
Notes
- You can adjust the number of dumplings based on the size of your baking dish but maintain the sauce proportions for flavor balance.
- If you prefer spicier food, increase the amount of red curry paste or chili crunch.
- Baby spinach is optional but adds a fresh green contrast to the rich sauce.
- For a vegetarian version, ensure the dumplings do not contain meat and use maple syrup instead of honey.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven or microwave.
