We were skeptical at first when we saw these viral baked curry dumplings recipes using frozen dumplings. Everyone was using ingredients from Trader Joes so we had to jump on it and give it a try. We didn’t have all the Trader Joe’s ingredients and used our pantry staples. The results? WOW. All we can say is if you love creamy curry coconut sauce AND dumplings or potstickers or gyoza. You must make this recipe asap. It was made for people like us!

spoonful of baked curry dumplings

What Do Baked Curry Dumplings Taste like?

Let’s just put it this way….. if this was served at a restaurant, we’d be ordering take-out at least once a week. These creamy saucy dumplings are THAT GOOD. and best of all, they’re ridiculously easy to make. It’s all made in a baking dish so no chopping, no complicated steps and just throw it all the in baking dish and you’re halfway to gobbling amazing-ness.

Video: Viral Baked Curry Dumplings

holding spoon of baked curry dumpling

Trader Joe’s Ingredients for Curry Dumplings vs Simple Pantry Items

Everyone is using ingredients at Trader Joes like their TJ’s Bottled Curry Sauce, coconut milk, Teriyaki Sauce and a few others. But we had some coconut milk, curry paste, garlic powder, and onion powder in the pantry. So those worked amazing and no need for us to run to TJ’s. We immediately dumped everything in the baking dish and literally, a food miracle happened. These are so delicious you guys and gals!!

Quick and Easy Curry Pastes

Curry pastes are always fantastic to have on hand.

Thai Kitchen Red Curry Paste
Thai Kitchen Red Curry Paste
Mekhala Organic Thai Yellow Curry Paste
Mekhala Organic Thai Yellow Curry Paste
Mikes Organic Curry Love Green Curry Paste
Mikes Organic Curry Love Green Curry Paste
spoonful of baked curry dumplings

Baked Dumplings in Curry Sauce

Yield: 5 Servings
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Add as many dumplings that your vessel can hold. We based the amount of sauce for about 15 frozen dumplings (potstickers or gyoza). But you can add more dumplings, just know that you'll have a little less sauce per bite.
Adjust the amount of curry paste or sauce based on your curry and spice preference. Every curry is unique
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Ingredients

  • 15 frozen dumplings (with pre-cooked fillings) or potstickers, gyoza
  • 13.5 oz. (400 ml) unsweetened coconut milk
  • 2 Tablespoons (30 ml) concentrated curry paste , or 1 cup prepared curry sauce like Trader Joe's brand
  • 2 Tablespoons (30 ml) soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons (10 ml) sesame oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) onion powder
  • 2 Tablespoons (30 ml) fresh minced or grated ginger (optional)
  • 2 Tablespoons (30 ml) peanut butter , optional for a peanut sauce flavor
  • 2-3 cups (60-90 g) fresh baby spinach

Optional Toppings

  • 3 stalks green onion , sliced
  • 2 Tablespoons (30 ml) toasted sesame seeds
  • 2-3 Tablespoons (30-45 ml) chili crisp or chili crunch , or to personal taste

Instructions 

  • Pre-heat oven to 400°F (200°C). 
    Preheat oven
  • In a 4 qt. baking dish add 13.5 oz (400ml) coconut milk, 2 Tablespoons (30ml) curry paste or about 1 cup (240ml) curry sauce, 2 Tablespoons (30ml) soy sauce, 2 teaspoons (10ml) sesame oil, 1/2 teaspoon (2.5ml) garlic powder, and 1/2 teaspoon (2.5ml) onion powder. If you want to use ginger and peanut butter (we like about 2 Tablespoons (30ml) worth of each), then add that too.
    spices in coconut milk
  • Whisk gently until sauce is smooth.
    whisking curry sauce
  • Add about 2-3 cups of baby spinach and push some into the sauce.
    adding spinach to curry sauce
  • Add the frozen dumplings into the sauce. Lightly spoon some of the sauce over the tops of the dumplings that stick out above the sauce. This helps moisten the frozen dumpling tops.
    frozen dumplings in sauce
  • Cover with foil. Bake at 400°F (200°C) for about 30 minutes. 
    covering dumpling dish
  • Remove the foil and bake for another 5-10 minutes or until the sauce is bubbly and dumplings are heated through. 
    removing foil from pan
  • Remove from heat and allow to cool just a little bit.
    cooling pan
  • Top with sliced green onions, sesame seeds and chili crunch. 
    chili crisp over dumplings

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Nutrition Information per Serving

Calories: 371kcal, Carbohydrates: 31g, Protein: 7g, Fat: 26g, Saturated Fat: 18g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 2g, Cholesterol: 3mg, Sodium: 704mg, Potassium: 324mg, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 6g, Vitamin A: 2142IU, Vitamin C: 14mg, Calcium: 93mg, Iron: 3mg
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Asian
Calories: 371

Can you use curry powder for the coconut curry sauce?

Sure, if that’s all you have is the powder, then go for it. We suggest using about 2 Tablespoons of curry powder. Also, it might need a little more spices so adding some fresh minced ginger in there is great.

warm dish of viral trader joes baked curry dumplings

Using Frozen Dumplings vs Potstickers vs Gyoza

Honestly, they’re all pretty similar and really differ between the fillings. So use any of these three differently named foods. The most importantly factor to know is that you have to use the ones with pre-cooked filling, NOT the raw. Yes, did you know that there’s dumplings out there that have raw filling? So if you’re using raw fillings, then you have to bake the dumplings a little longer to make sure the meat or filling is cooked all the way through.

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