Baked Coconut Curry Dumplings with Green Onions and Sesame Seeds Recipe
This delicious Baked Dumplings recipe features frozen dumplings cooked in a flavorful red curry coconut sauce, baked to tender perfection. With a combination of coconut milk, red curry paste, and savory seasonings, the dish offers a comforting and aromatic meal that’s easy to prepare. Topped with fresh garnishes like cilantro, green onions, and sesame seeds, it’s a delightful fusion of Asian-inspired flavors perfect for a 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)
Garnish
- Cilantro, for garnish
- 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.
- Make the Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together the coconut milk, red curry paste, honey, soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, fresh minced ginger, and garlic cloves. Taste the sauce and adjust the seasonings as desired—add more soy sauce for saltiness, rice vinegar for brightness, or curry paste for extra spice.
- Arrange Dumplings: Place the frozen dumplings in a single layer in the prepared baking dish, ensuring they are evenly spaced for uniform cooking.
- Add Sauce and Bake: Pour the prepared sauce evenly over the dumplings, making sure they are mostly covered. Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes.
- Finish Baking Uncovered: Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 5-10 minutes, until the sauce is bubbling and the dumplings are tender and cooked through.
- Add Optional Spinach and Garnish: If using baby spinach, immediately top the dumplings with fresh spinach after baking so it wilts slightly from the heat. Garnish generously with fresh cilantro, sliced green onions, sesame seeds, and chili crunch for added flavor and texture.
Notes
- Frozen dumplings can typically be found at most grocery stores; Trader Joe’s brand dumplings were used successfully.
- If using dried ginger instead of fresh, use 1 teaspoon of dried ginger powder.
- For best flavor, use fresh minced garlic or frozen garlic cubes available at many stores.
- Adjust the amount of chili crunch depending on your desired spice level.
- Baby spinach is optional but adds a nice bright green color and mild flavor.
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