One Pan Baked Dumplings with Red Curry Coconut Sauce Recipe
This One Pan Baked Dumplings recipe offers a flavorful, fuss-free way to enjoy frozen dumplings infused with a rich, aromatic red curry coconut sauce. Baked to tender perfection and garnished with fresh herbs and crunchy chili crisp, it’s a perfect weeknight meal that combines convenience with vibrant Southeast Asian flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 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
- Cilantro
- 2 Green Onions (sliced)
- 1 to 2 Tablespoons Chili Crunch
- Sesame Seeds
- Baby Spinach (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a medium baking dish or an ovenproof skillet to prevent sticking and ease cleanup.
- Make the Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together the coconut milk, red curry paste, honey, soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, minced ginger, and garlic cloves. Taste the mixture and adjust seasoning as needed—add more soy sauce for saltiness, rice vinegar for brightness, or curry paste for extra heat.
- Arrange Dumplings: Lay the frozen dumplings in a single layer in the prepared baking dish. Pour the prepared curry sauce evenly over the dumplings, ensuring they are mostly submerged for even cooking and flavor infusion.
- Bake Covered: Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes. This step gently cooks the dumplings through steaming in the sauce.
- Bake Uncovered: Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 5-10 minutes until the sauce bubbles and the dumplings become tender with slight browning on top.
- Add Spinach and Garnish: If using baby spinach, immediately top the hot dumplings with fresh spinach to allow it to wilt slightly. Garnish generously with chopped cilantro, sliced green onions, sesame seeds, and chili crunch for added flavor and texture.
Notes
- Use frozen dumplings directly from the freezer; no need to thaw.
- Adjust the red curry paste amount to suit your preferred spice level.
- For a vegan option, use maple syrup instead of honey and ensure dumplings are plant-based.
- Baby spinach is optional but adds a nice fresh contrast and nutrition.
Keywords: baked dumplings, one pan meal, red curry, coconut milk, easy weeknight dinner, frozen dumplings, Asian-inspired
