Description

This Dumpling Bake is a flavorful, convenient dish featuring frozen dumplings baked in a rich and aromatic Thai-inspired red curry coconut milk broth with bok choy. Topped with fresh cilantro, green onions, sesame seeds, and zesty lime, it’s a simple yet impressive one-dish meal that balances spice, creaminess, and freshness.

Ingredients

Scale

Broth and Sauce

1 can (13.5 fl oz) full-fat coconut milk
2–3 tablespoons Thai red curry paste (adjust to taste)
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons fresh ginger, minced
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon sesame oil

Vegetables and Dumplings

4–5 bunches bok choy, leaves separated and chopped into 1-inch pieces
15–20 frozen dumplings

Garnish

1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
1/2 cup green onion, chopped
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
1–2 tablespoons chili crisp
1–2 lime wedges

Instructions

Prepare the oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and position the oven rack in the center. This ensures even baking of the dish.
Make the red curry broth: In a 9×9 inch baking dish, combine the coconut milk, Thai red curry paste, minced garlic, minced ginger, soy sauce, fish sauce, brown sugar, and sesame oil. Whisk thoroughly until all ingredients are well blended into a smooth sauce.
Add the bok choy: Evenly spread the chopped bok choy leaves across the bottom of the baking dish, distributing the greens to form a base layer.
Add the dumplings: Place the frozen dumplings on top of the bok choy in a single layer. Spoon some of the curry sauce over the dumplings to coat them lightly, ensuring flavors penetrate while baking.
Bake: Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. After 20 minutes, remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 5 to 10 minutes, or until the dumplings are tender and cooked through.
Garnish and serve: Remove the dish from the oven. Sprinkle chopped cilantro, green onions, and sesame seeds over the top. Add chili crisp to taste for heat and texture. Squeeze fresh lime juice over the entire dish for a bright, zesty finish. Serve immediately and enjoy this comforting, spicy dumpling bake.

Notes

You can adjust the spiciness by varying the amount of Thai red curry paste and chili crisp.
If fresh bok choy is unavailable, baby bok choy or napa cabbage can be used as substitutes.
For a vegetarian version, use dumplings without meat and replace fish sauce with additional soy sauce or a vegetarian alternative.
Covering the dish during most of the baking helps retain moisture, ensuring dumplings cook through without drying out.
Leftovers can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 days and reheated gently to preserve texture.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Main Dish
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Thai-inspired Fusion

Keywords: dumpling bake, Thai red curry, coconut milk, baked dumplings, bok choy, easy dinner, spicy curry, one dish meal