Name: One Pan Dumpling Dinner
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil (30 ml); 2 cloves garlic, minced (6 g); 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced (10 g); 1 tbsp red curry paste (15 g); 1 tbsp soy sauce (15 ml); 1 tbsp rice vinegar (15 ml); 1 tsp toasted sesame oil (5 ml); 1 can full-fat coconut milk (400 ml); 12 vegetable dumplings (about 400 g); 2 cups chopped bok choy (150 g); 1/4 cup chopped green onions (25 g); 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped (8 g); 1 tsp sesame seeds (5 g); 1 tsp chili crunch oil (5 ml); Salt and pepper, to taste

Description

This One Pan Dumpling Dinner is the ultimate weeknight comfort meal—creamy, flavorful, and ready in just 25 minutes. Soft vegetable dumplings simmer in a fragrant coconut curry sauce infused with garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and red curry paste. It’s a satisfying vegetarian dish that delivers restaurant-level flavor with minimal cleanup and maximum comfort.

Ingredients

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2 tbsp olive oil (30 ml)
2 cloves garlic, minced (6 g)
1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced (10 g)
1 tbsp red curry paste (15 g)
1 tbsp soy sauce (15 ml)
1 tbsp rice vinegar (15 ml)
1 tsp toasted sesame oil (5 ml)
1 can full-fat coconut milk (400 ml)
12 vegetable dumplings (about 400 g)
2 cups chopped bok choy (150 g)
1/4 cup chopped green onions (25 g)
2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped (8 g)
1 tsp sesame seeds (5 g)
1 tsp chili crunch oil (5 ml)
Salt and pepper, to taste

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Instructions

Sauté aromatics
Heat olive oil in a large non-stick pan over medium heat. Add garlic and ginger, sautéing for 1–2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
Build the sauce
Stir in red curry paste, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. Mix well to combine and release the flavors.
Add coconut milk
Pour in the coconut milk and stir gently. Let the sauce simmer for 2–3 minutes to thicken slightly.
Cook dumplings
Arrange vegetable dumplings in a single layer in the sauce. Cover and steam for 5–6 minutes until heated through and tender.
Add greens
Add chopped bok choy, cover again, and cook for another 3–4 minutes until wilted and tender.
Garnish and serve
Top with green onions, cilantro, sesame seeds, and a drizzle of chili crunch oil. Taste and season with salt and pepper before serving.

Notes

You can use fresh or frozen dumplings—just add 2 extra minutes for frozen.

Substitute bok choy with spinach, kale, or napa cabbage if preferred.

Adjust sauce thickness with a splash of water or broth.

Use vegan dumplings and curry paste for a fully vegan meal.

Reheat gently with a splash of coconut milk to maintain creaminess.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: One-Pan / Stovetop
Cuisine: Asian Fusion