I Tested Viral TikTok CHEAP Recipes That Took Over My Feed
I Tested Viral TikTok CHEAP Recipes That Took Over My Feed is a easy Thai recipe that serves 4. 350 calories per serving. Recipe by Julia Pacheco on YouTube.
Prep: 15 min | Cook: 35 min | Total: 1 hr
Cost: $20.82 total, $5.21 per serving
Ingredients
- 1 can (13.5 oz) Coconut Milk (full‑fat for richness)
- 1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger (minced)
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon Lime Juice (freshly squeezed (or white vinegar))
- 3 tablespoons Red Curry Paste (store‑bought Thai red curry paste)
- 2 tablespoons Low‑Sodium Soy Sauce
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 2 cups Fresh Spinach (roughly chopped)
- 12 pieces Frozen Mini Dumplings (any brand; Walmart frozen dumplings used)
- 2 tablespoons Green Onions (thinly sliced, for garnish)
- 1 teaspoon Chili Oil Flakes (optional, for garnish)
- 1 spray Non‑Stick Cooking Spray (to coat 9×13‑inch baking dish)
Instructions
Preheat Oven
Set the oven to 350°F (175°C) and let it fully preheat.
Time: PT0M
Temperature: 350°F
Prepare Baking Dish
Spray the 9×13‑inch baking dish generously with non‑stick cooking spray.
Time: PT2M
Make Curry Sauce
In the prepared baking dish, combine the coconut milk, minced ginger, minced garlic, lime juice, red curry paste, soy sauce, and honey. Whisk until the paste is fully dissolved and the sauce is smooth.
Time: PT5M
Add Spinach
Stir the chopped spinach into the sauce until it wilts slightly.
Time: PT2M
Arrange Dumplings
Place the frozen dumplings evenly over the top of the sauce‑spinach mixture. Gently stir once to ensure the dumplings are coated but not broken.
Time: PT3M
Cover and Bake
Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
Time: PT30M
Temperature: 350°F
Finish and Garnish
Remove the foil, give the casserole a gentle stir, then sprinkle sliced green onions and chili oil flakes over the top.
Time: PT5M
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 350
- Protein
- 8 g
- Carbohydrates
- 45 g
- Fat
- 15 g
- Fiber
- 4 g
Dietary info: Vegetarian, Dairy‑Free, Can be made Gluten‑Free with gluten‑free dumplings
Allergens: Soy, Gluten
Last updated: April 18, 2026






