Description
A quick and flavorful baked dumpling dish simmered in a creamy Thai red curry coconut sauce with garlic, ginger, and greens. Perfect for an easy weeknight meal with bold, comforting flavors.
Ingredients
- 1 bag frozen gyoza or dumplings (about 1 lb)
- 1 can coconut milk (about 14 oz)
- 2 tbsp Thai red curry paste
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp ginger, grated
- 3 cups spinach or leafy greens of choice
- Green onions, sliced (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- In a baking dish, combine the coconut milk, Thai red curry paste, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Whisk until smooth and well combined.
- Add the spinach or greens and toss to coat in the sauce.
- Nestle the frozen dumplings into the dish without defrosting, spooning some sauce over the top.
- Cover with an oven-safe lid or foil and bake for 20–25 minutes, until the dumplings are fully cooked through.
- Check doneness by cutting one dumpling open. Garnish with sliced green onions (and chili crisp if desired) before serving.
Notes
- Use any type of frozen dumplings such as chicken, pork, or vegetable.
- Swap spinach with bok choy, kale, or napa cabbage.
- Add chili crisp or chili oil for extra heat and flavor.
- Serve with rice or noodles to make it a more filling meal.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
