Name: One Pan Baked Dumplings with Coconut Curry Sauce Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Ingredients: 14-20 Frozen Dumplings; 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); Cilantro, for garnish; 2 Green Onions (sliced); 1 to 2 Tablespoons Chili Crunch; Sesame Seeds; Baby Spinach (optional)

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Introduction

One Pan Baked Dumplings is a simple and flavorful dish that combines crispy dumplings with a rich, aromatic curry sauce. It’s perfect for an easy weeknight meal that feels a bit special without much fuss.

The image shows a close-up of dumplings submerged in a thick, creamy orange sauce. The dumplings have a light beige dough with visible folds and are topped with dark, chunky chili oil mixed with sesame seeds and small green herb pieces. The sauce is creamy with specks of green herbs scattered throughout, and there are small drops of red oil floating on the surface. The dumplings are arranged in roughly three rows, filling the frame tightly. The background is a white marbled texture. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

14-20 Frozen Dumplings
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)
Cilantro (for garnish)
2 Green Onions (sliced)
1 to 2 Tablespoons Chili Crunch
Sesame Seeds (for garnish)
Baby Spinach (optional)

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a medium baking dish or ovenproof skillet.
Step 2: In a bowl, whisk together the coconut milk, red curry paste, honey, soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, minced ginger, and garlic. Taste and adjust seasoning—add more soy sauce for saltiness, rice vinegar for brightness, or curry paste for extra spice.
Step 3: Arrange the frozen dumplings in a single layer in the prepared baking dish. Pour the sauce evenly over the dumplings, ensuring they are mostly covered.
Step 4: Cover the dish with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Then uncover and bake an additional 5-10 minutes, until the sauce is bubbling and the dumplings are tender.
Step 5: If using baby spinach, immediately scatter it over the hot dumplings so it wilts slightly. Garnish with fresh cilantro, sliced green onions, sesame seeds, and chili crunch before serving.

Tips & Variations

Use your favorite type of dumplings, whether pork, chicken, or vegetarian, to suit your taste.
Adjust the level of heat by adding more or less red curry paste and chili crunch.
For a crispier top, remove the foil during the last 10 minutes of baking.
Swap baby spinach with bok choy or kale for a different green.
If you prefer a thicker sauce, let it simmer on the stove for a few minutes before pouring over the dumplings.

Storage

Store leftover dumplings and sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in the oven or microwave until warmed through. The dumplings may lose some crispiness but will remain flavorful.

How to Serve

In a white rectangular dish, there are two layers of dumplings arranged in a slightly overlapping pattern. The top layer of dumplings is golden-brown with some parts charred, covered in a creamy orange sauce with a glossy texture, speckled with green herbs and red chili flakes. The sauce pools around the dumplings, showing a smooth, rich, and slightly oily surface. A pair of wooden chopsticks is placed diagonally on the dish, touching a few dumplings near the center. The background is a white marbled texture. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use fresh dumplings instead of frozen?

Yes, fresh dumplings can be used, but reduce the baking time slightly since they cook faster. Keep an eye on them to avoid overcooking.

What can I substitute for red curry paste?

If you don’t have red curry paste, you can use yellow curry paste or a mix of chili flakes and curry powder, though the flavor will be slightly different.