Baked dumplings meet creamy green curry sauce in this easy, flavor-packed dish. Coconut milk and green curry paste create a rich, aromatic base with a balanced mix of spice, savory depth, and a subtle tang that the dumplings soak up beautifully. If you’re looking for a simple dinner that still feels bold and satisfying, this one-pan recipe delivers!
A Note From Kristen
You’ve probably seen the viral dumpling bake floating around TikTok. After it popped up on my feed, I wanted to create my own version using some of my favorite plant-based pantry staples, and I’m so glad I did. It’s one of those no-fuss recipes that comes together easily and always hits the spot on busy nights. I hope you love it!
~Kristen
Ingredient Notes
A few quick notes on the ingredients that matter most. Find the full ingredient list and instructions in the recipe card below.
How to Make Coconut Curry Dumplings
01
MAKE SAUCE
Preheat the oven to 400°F. In a 9 x 13-inch baking dish, whisk together the coconut milk, green curry paste, soy sauce, maple syrup, ginger, garlic, and vegetable broth until smooth.
02
ADD GREENS
Add the greens and stir to combine.
03
ADD DUMPLINGS
Arrange the frozen dumplings in a single layer, pressing them into the sauce so the tops stay slightly exposed.
04
BAKE
Bake uncovered for 30 to 35 minutes, until the sauce is bubbling and the dumplings are hot throughout.
05
GARNISH AND SERVE
For a crisp finish, broil for 2 to 3 minutes. Squeeze over lime juice and garnish with green onion, sesame seeds, and chili oil if desired, before serving. Enjoy!
What to Serve With These Baked Dumplings
- Serve with jasmine rice, fried rice, or rice noodles to make it a full meal.
- Add roasted vegetables or a quick stir-fry like carrots, mushrooms, or bell peppers.
- Pair with crisp tofu or another favorite plant-based protein.
- Round it out with something fresh like cucumber salad, cilantro salad, or pickled veggies.
- Finish with toppings like fresh herbs, green onions, seeds, chili crisp, or chili oil.
Flavor Boost Tips
- Don’t overcrowd the pan. Keep the dumplings in a single layer so the tops can lightly crisp while baking.
- For more color and flavor, broil for the last few minutes until the tops turn lightly golden.
- Finish with fresh lime juice right before serving. It brightens the sauce and balances the richness.
- Add chili oil or chili crisp at the end if you want extra heat and texture.
More Dump and Bake Casseroles To Try
Baked Coconut Curry Dumplings
Ingredients
- 1 13.5-ounce can full-fat coconut milk
- 3 tablespoons Thai green curry paste
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce or coconut aminos
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger or 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 cup vegetable broth
- 1 cup chopped greens of choice spinach, arugula, or baby bok choy are great choices
- 1 10-12 ounces frozen dumplings or potstickers I like to use Feel Good Foods gluten-free vegan potstickers
- juice of 1/2 lime or 1 tablespoon lime juice
- green onion chopped, optional garnish
- sesame seeds optional garnish
- drizzle of chili oil optional garnish
Method
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. In a 9 x 13" rectangular baking dish, whisk together the coconut milk, green curry paste, soy sauce, maple syrup, ginger, garlic, and vegetable broth until smooth.
- Stir in the greens.
- Nestle the frozen dumplings into the sauce in a single layer (tops peeking out slightly).
- Bake uncovered for 30-35 minutes, until the sauce is bubbling and the dumplings are heated through. If you want a little crisp, broil for 2–3 minutes at the end.
- Finish with lime juice, and optionally garnish with green onion, sesame seeds, and a drizzle of chili oil before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional information is automatically calculated using a third-party calculator and is an estimate only.
