Name: One Pan Dumpling Dinner Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons minced fresh garlic; 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger; 3 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 tablespoon rice vinegar; 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil; 2 tablespoons red curry paste; 1/2 cup full-fat coconut milk or cream; 1/2 cup water; 5 cups chopped bok choy; 20 frozen chicken and vegetable or pork and vegetable dumplings; 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro; 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onion; 2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds; Chili crunch oil (optional)

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Introduction

This One Pan Dumpling Dinner is a quick and comforting meal that combines tender dumplings with vibrant bok choy and a flavorful curry sauce. It’s perfect for busy weeknights when you want something satisfying without the fuss.

A close-up of a white baking dish full of cooked dumplings layered in an uneven pattern, showing soft, light golden brown dough with a glossy chili oil coating. The dumplings are topped with chopped green onions, fresh bright green cilantro leaves, and scattered sesame seeds. There are visible pieces of cooked leafy greens mixed in, and bits of red chili flakes are sprinkled over the dish. The dish is placed on a white marbled texture surface with a fringed fabric nearby. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

2 teaspoons minced fresh garlic
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
2 tablespoons red curry paste
1/2 cup full-fat coconut milk or cream
1/2 cup water
5 cups chopped bok choy
20 frozen chicken and vegetable or pork and vegetable dumplings
3 tablespoons chopped cilantro
1/4 cup thinly sliced green onion
2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds
Chili crunch oil (optional)

Instructions

Step 1: In a bowl, mix together the garlic, ginger, soy sauce, rice vinegar, toasted sesame oil, red curry paste, coconut milk, and water to prepare the sauce.
Step 2: Heat a large pan over medium heat and sauté the chopped bok choy until it begins to wilt slightly, about 3 to 4 minutes.
Step 3: Arrange the frozen dumplings evenly on top of the bok choy in the pan.
Step 4: Pour the prepared sauce over the dumplings and bok choy.
Step 5: Cover the pan with a lid and simmer on medium-low heat until the dumplings are fully cooked through, about 10 to 12 minutes.
Step 6: Remove the lid and sprinkle chopped cilantro, sliced green onions, and toasted sesame seeds over the dish. Add a drizzle of chili crunch oil if you like extra heat.
Step 7: Serve hot and enjoy your flavorful one-pan dumpling dinner.

Tips & Variations

For a vegetarian version, use vegetable dumplings and substitute soy sauce with tamari for a gluten-free option.
If you prefer a thicker sauce, simmer uncovered for a few minutes after cooking to reduce the liquid slightly.
Adding a splash of lime juice just before serving brightens the flavors nicely.

Storage

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat gently in a pan over low heat, adding a splash of water if the sauce has thickened or dried out.

How to Serve

A close-up of a blue bowl filled with soft, golden dumplings covered in bright orange-red chili oil sauce with flecks of chili flakes and sesame seeds scattered on top. The dumplings have a smooth, slightly shiny texture and are garnished with chopped fresh green herbs and chopped scallions. A silver fork lifts one dumpling above the bowl, showing its curved, folded shape coated in the spicy sauce. The bowl sits on a white marbled surface with a textured striped cloth in the background. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use fresh dumplings instead of frozen?

Yes, fresh dumplings can be used but they usually cook faster. Adjust the simmering time accordingly to avoid overcooking them.

What can I substitute for red curry paste if I don’t have it?

If you don’t have red curry paste, you can use a mix of chili flakes, garlic, and a little ginger with some curry powder as a substitute. The flavor will be different but still tasty.