Dumpling Bake with Spicy Red Curry Broth and Vegetables Recipe
This Dumpling Bake recipe features a flavorful red curry coconut broth baked together with frozen veggie dumplings and fresh vegetables like bok choy and zucchini. The one-pan dish is baked in the oven until bubbling and slightly crisp on top, making a comforting, easy meal perfect served with jasmine rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Red Curry Broth
- 1 can (13.5 fl oz / 400ml) coconut milk
- 2–3 tablespoons red curry paste (depending on preferred spice level)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (low sodium recommended)
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey or sugar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 large garlic clove, grated
- 1 small cube of ginger, grated
Dumpling Bake
- 16–20 dumplings of choice (frozen veggie dumplings used here)
- 2 bok choy bulbs, chopped
- 1 zucchini or any vegetable of choice, sliced
- Garnishes: sesame seeds, sliced green onions, cilantro/coriander, chili crisp oil
- White jasmine rice or noodles for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the red curry broth: In a large 12 x 8 inch (30 x 20 cm) baking dish, whisk together the coconut milk, red curry paste, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey (or sugar), and sesame oil until smooth and free of lumps. Grate in the garlic and ginger and mix well.
- Add vegetables: Chop the bok choy and slice the zucchini, then add them to the baking dish. Stir gently to coat the vegetables evenly in the curry broth.
- Arrange dumplings: Place frozen dumplings in the baking dish so they are not overlapping. Press them slightly into the broth so the bottoms are partially submerged, but keep the tops visible. Spoon some broth over the dumplings.
- Cover and bake: Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for 20 minutes.
- Finish baking uncovered: Remove the foil and bake for another 5-10 minutes until the broth is bubbling and the dumplings develop a slight crisp on top.
- Serve and garnish: Add garnishes such as sesame seeds, sliced green onions, cilantro, or chili crisp oil. Serve the dumpling bake hot over jasmine rice or noodles and enjoy.
Notes
- For a brothier texture when serving with rice or noodles, add ¼ cup of water to the broth before baking.
- You can use any dumplings you prefer – veggie or meat-based, fresh or frozen.
- Feel free to substitute or add other vegetables like bell peppers, mushrooms, or spinach based on your preference.
- Adjust the amount of red curry paste to control the spice level to your liking.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated in the oven or microwave.
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