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 curry sauce with tender chicken dumplings and fresh spinach. It’s easy to prepare and perfect for a flavorful weeknight dinner or casual gathering.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Total Time: 45-50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
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 (can use green curry paste for different flavor)
- 3 tablespoons Soyaki (or soy sauce; opt for tamari for gluten-free)
- 3 cloves Garlic (minced; garlic powder is a substitute)
Vegetables
- 2 handfuls Spinach (substitute with kale or arugula)
Dumplings and Toppings
- 1 bag Frozen Chicken Dumplings (any variety of frozen dumplings works)
- 1 tablespoon Chili Oil Crunch (drizzle before serving)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the dish evenly.
- Prepare the sauce mixture: In a medium-sized baking dish, combine the coconut milk, red Thai curry paste, Soyaki, and minced garlic. Mix these ingredients thoroughly to distribute flavors evenly.
- Layer the spinach: Evenly spread the fresh spinach over the sauce mixture in the baking dish to add a fresh, leafy component.
- Add the dumplings: Arrange the frozen chicken dumplings over the layer of spinach, ensuring they are spaced evenly for uniform cooking.
- Bake covered: Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, allowing the dumplings to cook through and flavors to meld.
- Finish and serve: Remove the foil carefully, drizzle the chili oil crunch over the top for a spicy, crunchy finish, and serve immediately while hot.
Notes
- You can substitute coconut milk with full-fat dairy cream or almond milk depending on dietary preferences.
- Replace red Thai curry paste with green curry paste for a different flavor profile.
- Use tamari instead of soy sauce to keep the recipe gluten-free.
- Spinach can be swapped out for kale or arugula for varied greens.
- Make sure to cover the dish tightly with foil to prevent drying out during baking.
- Adjust chili oil crunch quantity based on your preferred spice level.
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