Description
A vibrant and easy one-pan Dumpling Bake featuring frozen veggie dumplings simmered in a flavorful red curry coconut broth with fresh vegetables. This dish combines aromatic spices and wholesome ingredients, perfect for a comforting and satisfying meal served over jasmine rice or noodles.
Ingredients
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Red Curry Broth
- 1 can (13.5 fl oz / 400 ml) coconut milk
- 3 tablespoons red curry paste
- 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 large garlic clove, grated
- 1 small cube of ginger, grated
Dumpling Bake
- 20 frozen veggie dumplings
- 2 bok choy bulbs, chopped
- 1 zucchini, sliced
- Sesame seeds for garnish
- Sliced green onions for garnish
- Cilantro/coriander for garnish
- Chilli crisp oil for garnish
- White jasmine rice or noodles, to serve
Instructions
- Prepare the 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, and sesame oil until smooth with no lumps of curry paste. Grate in the garlic and ginger and mix well.
- Add vegetables: Preheat the oven to 400℉ (200℃). Chop the bok choy bulbs and slice the zucchini, then add them to the baking dish. Stir to coat the vegetables evenly in the curry broth.
- Arrange dumplings: Place the frozen dumplings in the baking dish without overlapping, gently pressing them into the broth so their tops remain visible. Spoon some broth over the dumplings to keep them moist.
- Cover and bake: Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil. Bake for 20 minutes, allowing the dumplings to cook through and the flavors to meld.
- Uncover and finish baking: Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes or until the broth is bubbling and the dumplings develop a slight crisp on top.
- Serve and garnish: Sprinkle sesame seeds, sliced green onions, cilantro, and drizzle with chili crisp oil as desired. Serve the Dumpling Bake hot over a bed of white jasmine rice or noodles and enjoy.
Notes
- Add ¼ cup water to the broth if serving with rice or noodles for a more brothy consistency.
- Feel free to substitute zucchini with other vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms.
- Use any dumplings you prefer – meat, veggie, or frozen store-bought varieties work well.
- For a spicier dish, increase the amount of red curry paste.
- Covering the dish during initial baking traps steam to cook the dumplings thoroughly.
