Description
A flavorful and easy-to-make baked dumpling dish inspired by Trader Joe’s viral recipe, featuring chicken dumplings baked in a creamy red Thai curry sauce with spinach and garlic for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Sauce Ingredients
- 1 can coconut milk (13.5 oz)
- 1/2 bottle red Thai curry (approx. 7 oz)
- 3 tbsp soyaki sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Main Ingredients
- Generous amount of fresh spinach (about 4 cups packed)
- 1 bag frozen chicken dumplings (approx. 12-16 pieces)
- Chili oil crunch, to taste (for topping)
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce: In a baking dish, thoroughly mix together the coconut milk, red Thai curry, soyaki sauce, and minced garlic until smooth and well combined to create a flavorful base.
- Add spinach: Spread a generous amount of fresh spinach evenly over the sauce mixture, ensuring it’s well distributed to add freshness and nutrition.
- Layer the dumplings: Arrange the frozen chicken dumplings in a single layer on top of the spinach and sauce mixture for even cooking.
- Bake: Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 35-40 minutes, until the dumplings are cooked through and the sauce is bubbling.
- Serve: Remove foil, top with chili oil crunch to taste, and serve hot to enjoy the savory, spicy flavors.
Notes
- Using frozen dumplings directly saves time; no need to thaw before baking.
- You can adjust the amount of red Thai curry for more or less spiciness.
- Chili oil crunch adds texture and heat but can be omitted for less spice.
- Spinach can be substituted with kale or other leafy greens if preferred.
- Make sure to cover tightly with foil to prevent sauce from drying out during baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Fusion, Asian-inspired
