Baked Curry Dumplings with Coconut Milk and Fresh Herbs Recipe
This recipe features baked frozen dumplings simmered in a flavorful red curry coconut milk sauce. The dumplings are baked in the oven until tender and infused with the rich, spicy sauce, then garnished with fresh herbs, sesame seeds, and chili crunch for a deliciously vibrant and comforting meal.
- 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 (fresh)
- 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 and aid easy cleanup.
- Make the sauce: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the coconut milk, red curry paste, honey, soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, minced fresh ginger, and minced garlic until well combined. Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning as desired by adding 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 even cooking.
- Add sauce and bake: Pour the prepared sauce evenly over the dumplings, making sure they are mostly submerged. Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
- Finish baking 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 cooked through.
- Add optional spinach and garnish: If using baby spinach, immediately top the hot dumplings with fresh spinach so it wilts slightly from the residual heat. Finally, garnish generously with fresh cilantro, sliced green onions, sesame seeds, and chili crunch for heat and texture. Serve warm.
Notes
- Using frozen dumplings saves preparation time and ensures even cooking in the sauce.
- Adjust the amount of red curry paste to control the spice level.
- Fresh minced ginger and garlic add bright, aromatic flavors, but you can use powdered alternatives if needed.
- Sesame oil can be substituted with vegetable oil if desired.
- Optional baby spinach adds a nutritious, fresh green element that wilts gently in the heat of the dish.
- If you prefer a thicker sauce, bake uncovered longer or reduce sauce on stovetop before adding to dumplings.
Keywords: baked dumplings, red curry, coconut milk sauce, oven-baked dumplings, Asian fusion recipe, easy dinner
