Viral Dumpling Bake

A delicious viral dumpling bake featuring pre-made frozen dumplings, fresh spinach, and a rich, creamy coconut milk sauce with red curry paste. Topped with fresh cilantro, sesame seeds, and chili oil crunch for an added burst of flavor.

By @jacialisontodd

Original recipe source

Cook time: 35 minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 can coconut milk
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
• 2.5 tbsps red curry paste
• 3 tbsps tamari
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 tsp ginger
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 2.5 cups fresh spinach
• 18 pieces pre-made frozen dumplings
• 0.25 cup fresh cilantro
• 1 tbsp sesame seeds
• 1 tbsp chili oil crunch

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. In a 9x13 casserole dish, add 1 can of coconut milk, 1 tablespoon of toasted sesame oil, 2.5 tablespoons of red curry paste, 3 tablespoons of tamari, 2 cloves of freshly minced garlic, 1 teaspoon of freshly grated ginger, and 1 tablespoon of rice vinegar.
3. Add 2-3 cups of fresh spinach to the casserole dish with the sauce mixture. Toss lightly to coat the spinach evenly.
4. Arrange 15-20 pre-made frozen dumplings on top of the spinach and sauce in the casserole dish.
5. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes until the dumplings are golden brown and cooked through.
6. While the bake is finishing, chop a small bunch of fresh cilantro.
7. Remove the casserole dish from the oven.
8. Sprinkle the baked dish with the chopped cilantro, 1 tablespoon of sesame seeds, and a drizzle of chili oil crunch.
9. Serve hot, optionally over rice with some extra sauce.