Description
Trader Joe’s Viral Dumpling Bake – the TikTok sensation that’s taking the internet by storm! Creamy coconut curry sauce, fresh spinach, and frozen dumplings baked together in one dish for the ultimate cozy comfort meal. Ready in under an hour with minimal effort – this is weeknight dinner magic!
Ingredients
- Coconut milk – 1 can (substitute with full-fat dairy cream or almond milk for non-dairy)
- Red Thai curry paste – 2 tablespoons (green curry paste can be used)
- Soyaki (or soy sauce) – 3 tablespoons (tamari for gluten-free)
- Garlic – 3 cloves, minced
- Spinach – 2 handfuls (can substitute kale or arugula)
- Frozen chicken dumplings – 1 bag (any variety)
- Chili oil crunch – 1 tablespoon (for drizzling)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a medium baking dish, combine coconut milk, red Thai curry paste, soyaki, and minced garlic. Mix thoroughly.
- Layer fresh spinach evenly over the sauce.
- Arrange frozen chicken dumplings over the spinach layer.
- Cover tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 35–40 minutes.
- Remove foil and drizzle with chili oil crunch before serving.
Notes
- No need to thaw dumplings – cook them straight from frozen!
- Any brand of frozen dumplings, potstickers, or gyoza works beautifully – pork, chicken, vegetable, or shrimp.
- For extra vegetables, add sliced bell peppers, mushrooms, bok choy, or snap peas.
- Serve over rice, rice noodles, or quinoa to soak up all the amazing sauce.
- Top with fresh cilantro, green onions, sesame seeds, and lime wedges.
- For a spicier version, add extra curry paste or sriracha to the sauce.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 4 days – the flavors meld and get even better!
- Freeze leftovers for up to 2 months (add a splash of coconut milk when reheating).
- This recipe is endlessly customizable – try adding soft-boiled eggs, tofu, or shrimp.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion