Trader Joe’s Viral Dumpling Bake: Cozy Comfort in One Dish Recipe
This Trader Joe’s Viral Dumpling Bake is a cozy, comforting one-dish meal that combines creamy coconut milk, flavorful red Thai curry, and savory chicken dumplings baked to perfection. Perfect for a quick yet indulgent dinner, this recipe layers fresh spinach beneath tender dumplings simmered in a rich, spicy sauce and finished with a tantalizing drizzle of chili oil crunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Total Time: 45-50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Fusion, Asian-inspired
Ingredients
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Sauce Ingredients
- 1 can Coconut Milk (substitute with full-fat dairy cream or almond milk for non-dairy)
- 2 tablespoons Red Thai Curry Paste (substitute with green curry paste for different flavor)
- 3 tablespoons Soyaki or Soy Sauce (use tamari for gluten-free)
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced (garlic powder can be used as substitute)
Other Ingredients
- 2 handfuls Fresh Spinach (can substitute with kale or arugula)
- 1 bag Frozen Chicken Dumplings (any variety works)
- 1 tablespoon Chili Oil Crunch (for drizzling before serving)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to make sure it reaches the right temperature before baking.
- Prepare Sauce: In a medium-sized baking dish, combine the coconut milk, red Thai curry paste, soyaki, and minced garlic. Stir thoroughly until the mixture is well blended and aromatic.
- Layer Spinach: Evenly spread the fresh spinach over the sauce layer in the baking dish, ensuring it covers the bottom uniformly.
- Add Dumplings: Arrange the frozen chicken dumplings evenly on top of the spinach layer to create a neat layer ready for baking.
- Cover and Bake: Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil to trap moisture and bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, allowing the dumplings to cook through and the flavors to meld.
- Finish and Serve: Carefully remove the foil and drizzle the chili oil crunch over the top before serving to add a spicy, crunchy finish.
Notes
- For a dairy-free option, use coconut milk or almond milk as suggested.
- Green curry paste can be used instead of red curry paste for a different flavor profile.
- Tamari sauce is a great gluten-free substitute for soyaki or soy sauce.
- Feel free to swap spinach with kale or arugula depending on your preference.
- Use any brand or variety of frozen chicken dumplings you prefer or have on hand.
- Chili oil crunch adds a spicy, crunchy texture but can be omitted if sensitive to spice.
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