Frozen dumplings baked in a fragrant coconut curry sauce for an effortless, comforting dinner.
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Why this recipe works
Covering the dish traps steam so frozen dumplings cook through.
Uncovering at the end concentrates the sauce and lightly browns the tops.
Spinach wilts directly in the sauce without an extra pan.
Ingredient notes
Frozen dumplings
Use fully frozen dumplings of similar size and arrange them in one layer.
Curry paste
Brands vary greatly in salt and heat, so taste the sauce before adding extra seasoning.
Coconut milk
Full-fat coconut milk produces the creamiest sauce.
Practical substitutions
These are conservative alternatives based on standard kitchen practice; results may vary from the original recipe.
Tamari can replace soy sauce when a verified gluten-free option is needed.
Maple syrup can replace honey for a vegan version when the dumplings are also vegan.
Troubleshooting
The dumplings are still cold inside
Cover again and bake in five-minute intervals until piping hot throughout.
The sauce is too thin
Bake uncovered a few minutes longer and let the dish stand for five minutes before serving.
Storage and freezing
Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and use within three days.
Reheat covered until steaming hot; the dumpling wrappers will soften during storage.
THE BUTTER & BLOOM RECIPE
Creamy Dumpling Bake
Print-friendly layout
Preparation time
20 min
Cooking time
30 min
Total time
50 min
Yield
6 servings
Cuisine
Chinese-inspired
Updated
Ingredients
24 frozen dumplings
1 teaspoon neutral oil, for the dish
1 can coconut milk
2 tablespoons red curry paste
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 teaspoon honey
2 cups baby spinach
3 scallions
Chili crisp, optional
Detailed directions for Creamy Dumpling Bake
Heat oven to 400°F and lightly oil a 9x13-inch baking dish.
Whisk coconut milk, curry paste, soy, lime and honey directly in the dish; fold in spinach.
Arrange frozen dumplings in a single layer and spoon sauce over them.
Cover and bake 20 minutes, uncover for 8 to 10 minutes, then garnish with scallions.
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