One-pan frozen dumpling curry bake
This is the lazy way to turn a bag of frozen dumplings into dinner. Everything goes into one dish, the sauce thickens in the oven and the dumplings soak it up.
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Ingredients
- 20 frozen dumplings (chicken or vegetable)
- 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons red or yellow curry paste
- 1 cup chopped broccoli
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- Lime wedges and cilantro to serve
Steps
- Heat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Whisk the coconut milk, curry paste and soy sauce in a baking dish.
- Stir in the onion and broccoli, then nestle the frozen dumplings in a single layer.
- Bake 20 to 25 minutes, spooning sauce over the dumplings once halfway.
- Rest 5 minutes. Serve with lime and cilantro.
What you are making
The dumplings sit in a sauce of coconut milk and curry paste, with vegetables around them. In the oven the tops crisp and the bottoms turn tender. It is closer to a casserole than a stir-fry.
Pair it with plain rice. For a lighter side, a cucumber salad from the side dishes guide cuts the richness.
Tips that change the result
Do not thaw the dumplings. They hold their shape when they go in frozen. Keep the sauce slightly thinner than you want, because the dumplings absorb liquid. If you prefer crisp tops, finish for a few minutes under the broiler.
Swaps and add-ins
Swap broccoli for spinach or snap peas. Use green curry paste for a brighter sauce. Add a tablespoon of peanut butter for a richer, nuttier version. For heat, finish with chili crisp.
If the sauce looks thin after baking, rest the dish for five minutes. It thickens as it cools. Leftovers keep in the fridge for two days.
Questions people ask
Do homemade dumplings work in the bake?
Yes, if you froze them first. See the freezing guide.
Is there a vegan version of the curry bake?
Yes. Use vegan dumplings and check that your curry paste has no shrimp.
How do I reheat leftovers?
Warm in a 350°F oven with a splash of water.