Viral Baked Dumplings Recipe (Easy Crispy Chili Oil Dumplings)
Viral Baked Dumplings are baked in a creamy coconut curry sauce until tender.Finished with chili crisp, sesame seeds, and fresh herbs.An easy weeknight dinner made with frozen dumplings.
Ingredients
- 1 14-ounce can lite coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon Thai red curry paste
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons lime juice
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 3 cups spinach
- 14 –20 frozen dumplings
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
- ¼ cup sliced scallion greens
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 1 –2 tablespoons chili crisp
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a 9×9-inch baking dish or oven-safe braiser, combine the coconut milk, Thai red curry paste, minced garlic, soy sauce, lime juice, and sesame oil. Whisk until smooth and fully combined.
- Add the spinach and stir until it is evenly coated in the sauce. Spread it across the bottom of the dish.
- Arrange the frozen dumplings on top of the spinach with the pinched side facing down.
- Spoon some of the coconut curry mixture over each dumpling to help them absorb flavor while baking.
- Cover the dish tightly with a lid or aluminum foil.
- Bake for 20 minutes in a shallow braiser or 30–40 minutes in a deeper baking dish until the dumplings are cooked through and tender.
- Remove from the oven and uncover carefully.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro, sliced scallions, sesame seeds, and chili crisp.
- Serve immediately and enjoy this delicious Viral Baked Dumplings Recipe while hot.
Notes
- Frozen dumplings can go directly into the baking dish without thawing.
- Fresh cilantro adds brightness, but parsley can be substituted if preferred.
- Serve alongside steamed rice, cucumber salad, or stir-fried vegetables.
- Adjust the amount of chili crisp according to your spice preference.