Dumpling Bake

Ingredients

• 1 cup Coconut Milk (full‑fat for richness)
• 2 tablespoons Red Thai Curry Paste (adjust to heat preference)
• 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 1 teaspoon Ginger (fresh, minced)
• 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce (low‑sodium preferred)
• 1 tablespoon Fish Sauce (adds umami depth)
• 1 tablespoon Brown Sugar (lightly packed)
• 1 teaspoon Sesame Oil (toasted sesame oil for flavor)
• 2 heads Baby Bok Choy (washed and roughly chopped)
• 2 cups Spinach (fresh, roughly torn)
• 12 pieces Frozen Beef Mandu Dumplings (store‑bought, thawed slightly for even baking)
• 2 stalks Green Onions (thinly sliced for garnish)
• 1 tablespoon Chili Crisp (optional, for heat and crunch)
• 1 tablespoon Toasted Sesame Seeds (lightly toasted)
• 1 wedge Lime (cut into wedges for serving)

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven

   Set the oven to 375°F (190°C) and let it fully preheat while you prepare the sauce and vegetables.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: 375°F

2. Make the Coconut Curry Sauce

   In a mixing bowl combine coconut milk, red Thai curry paste, minced garlic, minced ginger, soy sauce, fish sauce, brown sugar, and sesame oil. Whisk until smooth.

   Time: PT5M

3. Prepare the Greens

   Wash baby bok choy and spinach. Roughly chop the bok choy leaves and stems; tear the spinach into bite‑size pieces.

   Time: PT5M

4. Assemble the Bake

   Spread the chopped bok choy and spinach evenly in the 9×9‑inch baking dish. Arrange the frozen beef mandu dumplings on top in a single layer. Pour the prepared coconut curry sauce over everything, ensuring the dumplings are mostly covered.

   Time: PT5M

5. Cover and Bake (First Phase)

   Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil and place on the middle rack. Bake for 20 minutes.

   Time: PT20M

   Temperature: 375°F

6. Uncover and Finish Baking

   Remove the foil carefully (steam will be hot). Return the dish to the oven and bake uncovered for an additional 5 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbling and the dumpling edges are lightly browned.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: 375°F

7. Garnish and Serve

   Remove the bake from the oven. Sprinkle sliced green onions, chili crisp, and toasted sesame seeds over the top. Serve with lime wedges on the side for squeezing.

   Time: PT5M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

350

Protein

15 g

Carbohydrates

30 g

Fat

18 g

Fiber

3 g