Trader Joe’s Viral Dumpling Bake: Cozy Comfort in One Dish Recipe
Trader Joe’s Viral Dumpling Bake is a comforting, one-dish meal featuring frozen chicken dumplings baked in a creamy, flavorful Thai-inspired sauce with coconut milk, red curry, and spinach. It’s an easy bake perfect for cozy dinners with a savory twist using pantry staples and convenient frozen dumplings.
- 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, Thai-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 (or green curry paste for different flavor)
- 3 tablespoons Soyaki (or soy sauce; tamari for gluten-free)
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced (or garlic powder as a substitute)
Other Ingredients
- 2 handfuls Fresh Spinach (can substitute kale or arugula)
- 1 bag Frozen Chicken Dumplings (any variety works)
- 1 tablespoon Chili Oil Crunch (for drizzling before serving)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) to get it ready for baking your dumpling dish.
- Prepare Sauce: In a medium-sized baking dish, combine the can of coconut milk, red Thai curry paste, soyaki sauce, and minced garlic. Stir well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated to form a smooth sauce base.
- Add Spinach: Layer the fresh spinach evenly over the surface of the prepared sauce in the baking dish. The greens will wilt during baking and add a nutritious component.
- Arrange Dumplings: Place the frozen chicken dumplings in a single layer evenly over the spinach layer. No need to thaw; they will cook through in the oven.
- Bake Covered: Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil to trap steam and moisture. Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, allowing the dumplings to cook fully and absorb the sauce flavors.
- Finish & Serve: Remove the foil carefully, then drizzle the chili oil crunch on top of the dumplings before serving for an added spicy crunch and flavor burst.
Notes
- You can swap coconut milk for full-fat cream or almond milk to customize dairy or non-dairy preferences.
- Red curry paste can be replaced with green curry paste if you prefer a different curry flavor profile.
- Use tamari instead of soy sauce for a gluten-free version.
- If fresh spinach isn’t available, kale or arugula make excellent substitutes.
- Frozen dumplings of any type (pork, vegetable, chicken) can be used depending on dietary preferences.
- Chili oil crunch adds a nice spicy finish, but you can omit it if you prefer milder dishes.
- Covering with foil is important to steam and cook the dumplings thoroughly without drying out.
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