Ingredients
Broth and Sauce
- 1 can (13.5 fl oz / 400 ml) coconut milk
- 2-3 tablespoons red curry paste (adjust to your spice preference)
- 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey or sugar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 large garlic clove, grated
- 1 small cube of ginger, grated
Vegetables and Dumplings
- 2 bok choy bulbs, chopped
- 1 zucchini or any vegetable of choice, sliced
- 16-20 frozen veggie dumplings of choice
Garnish (Optional)
- Sesame seeds
- Sliced green onions
- Cilantro/coriander
- Chili crisp oil
Serving suggestion
- White jasmine rice or noodles
Instructions
- Prepare the broth: In a large 12 x 8 inch (30 x 20 cm) baking dish, combine the coconut milk, red curry paste, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, and sesame oil. Whisk thoroughly to dissolve any lumps of curry paste. Grate in the garlic and ginger and mix well.
- Add the vegetables: Preheat your oven to 400℉ (200℃). Chop the bok choy and slice the zucchini, then add them to the baking dish. Stir to ensure the vegetables are evenly coated in the curry broth.
- Arrange the dumplings: Place the frozen dumplings into the dish without overlapping, slightly pressing them into the broth so that the tops remain exposed. Spoon a little broth over the dumplings to keep them moist.
- Bake covered: Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. This allows the dumplings to cook through and the flavors to meld.
- Finish baking uncovered: Remove the foil and continue baking for another 5-10 minutes until the broth is bubbling and the dumplings develop a slight crisp on top.
- Garnish and serve: Remove from the oven and garnish with sesame seeds, sliced green onions, cilantro, or chili crisp oil as desired. Serve hot over a bed of white jasmine rice or noodles and enjoy your flavorful Dumpling Bake!
Notes
- Adjust the amount of red curry paste based on your preferred spice level.
- You can substitute the vegetables with your favorites or what you have on hand.
- If you don’t have frozen dumplings, fresh dumplings can be used but may require slightly less cooking time.
- Ensure the dumplings are partially exposed to prevent them from becoming soggy.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 2 days and reheated in the oven or microwave.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
- Diet: Vegetarian