One Pan Baked Dumplings with Coconut Curry Sauce Recipe
This One Pan Baked Dumplings recipe offers a flavorful and easy-to-make meal where frozen dumplings are baked in a rich, aromatic red curry coconut sauce. The dumplings become tender while soaking in a delicious blend of coconut milk, red curry paste, and savory soy sauce, finished with fresh herbs and crunchy toppings for a vibrant dish that’s perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or casual gathering.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 3-4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- 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
- Fresh Cilantro
- 2 Green Onions, sliced
- 1 to 2 Tablespoons Chili Crunch
- Sesame Seeds
- Baby Spinach (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F. Grease a medium baking dish or ovenproof skillet to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Prepare Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together coconut milk, red curry paste, honey, soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, minced ginger, and minced garlic. Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning as desired, adding more soy sauce for saltiness, rice vinegar for brightness, or curry paste for heat.
- Arrange Dumplings: Place the frozen dumplings in a single layer in the prepared baking dish. Pour the sauce evenly over the dumplings, ensuring they are mostly covered to allow flavor infusion during baking.
- Bake Covered: Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes to allow the dumplings to cook through and absorb the sauce flavors.
- Uncover and Finish Baking: Remove the foil and bake uncovered for an additional 5-10 minutes, until the sauce is bubbling and the dumplings are tender and fully cooked.
- Garnish and Serve: If using baby spinach, immediately top the hot dumplings with fresh spinach so it wilts slightly. Garnish generously with fresh cilantro, sliced green onions, sesame seeds, and chili crunch for added flavor and texture. Serve warm.
Notes
- Use frozen dumplings straight from the freezer; no need to thaw before baking.
- Fresh minced ginger provides the best flavor, but ground ginger can be used in a pinch.
- Adjust spice levels by varying the amount of red curry paste and chili crunch according to your preference.
- Baby spinach is optional but adds a nice color and nutritional boost to the dish.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently in the oven or microwave.
Keywords: baked dumplings, red curry, coconut milk, easy dinner, one pan meal
