Viral Trader Joe’s Dumpling Bake

ByMadison Thurman
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The second I saw the viral Trader Joe’s dumpling bake online; I couldn’t stop thinking about it. I don’t know how it is possible to crave something you have never tasted, but my mouth was literally watering just thinking about it!

Luckily for Valentine’s Day this year my husband and I took a trip to Trader Joe’s to get steaks and the chocolate chip cookie sandwiches (if you haven’t tried these yet you need to). While there, I was able to snag everything I needed, and of course a cart full of other things that caught my eye. If you have seen any of my recipes before, you know I like to “spice” things up. If the recipe is a simple one pan meal, I do like to try and add extra flavor or vegetables to make things more interesting.

This recipe comes together super quick, but my version does require some chopping. In my opinion it is worth it, please try this one out!

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Why You’ll Love This One Pan Meal

  • So easy! Chop a few veggies, and throw everything into a pan.
  • Chili Oil. Need I say more?
  • Loaded with veggies. Adding the bell pepper and onion really add so much flavor!
  • Dumplings. This is a great excuse to eat so many dumplings!
Asian dumpling baking in coconut milk curry. Sprinkled with spinach and green onions.

How to Make the Dumpling Bake

Please see recipe card at the bottom of this post for the full recipe details.

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Prep the veggies. Dice the onion, bell pepper, and mince your garlic.
  2. Assemble the dumpling bake. In a large casserole dish, add coconut milk, red curry sauce, soyaki, and water. Whisk well then add in the prepped vegetables.
  3. Add the spinach. Toss this and cover in the sauce as well. Nestle the dumplings into the sauce, seam side up. Cover with aluminum foil and place in the oven.
  4. Bake. For 35-40 minutes until the dumplings are cooked all the way through. Prep your jasmine rice while the dumplings bake if you are serving with rice like I did!
  5. Dish up! Serve over rice, garnish with green onion and chili oil. Also a side of egg rolls is a must for me!
  • Dumplings cooked in a coconut milk and curry broth. Topped with green onion and chili oil.

Recipe FAQs

Yes, this recipe is still delicious without the bell pepper and onions added. Cook the recipe the same just skip the veg!

Trader Joe’s has their own brand of coconut milk, however I always keep cans of Aroy-D coconut milk on hand. You can find this at most asian grocery stores. Just buy several cans every time you go like I do!

Possible Variations

  • Add a soft boiled egg. I am so trying this next time, a jammy egg on top of this would be insane!
  • Make it spicy. Add fresh diced jalapeños when you add the other diced vegetables.
  • Try a cauliflower rice. If this is your jam, give it a try!
  • Add kimchi. Kimchi on the top of this would add a great briny crunch.
Dumplings cooked in a coconut milk and curry broth. Topped with green onion and chili oil.

Viral Trader Joe’s Dumpling Bake

Easy, creamy, saucy and delicious. This recipe went viral for a reason! The dumplings get so plump and delicious cooking the coconut milk. Top with plenty of chili oil and green onion!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dinner
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 13.5 oz canned coconut milk
  • 1 bottle Thai Style Red Curry Sauce from Trader Joes
  • 3 tbsp Soyaki from Trader Joes (or 2 tbsp soy sauce and 2 tbsp honey)
  • ½ cup water
  • 1 onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper diced
  • 2 ½ cups baby spinach
  • 1 package Trader Joe's pork gyoza potstickers
  • green onion for garnish
  • chili oil optional

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375℉.
  2. In a large casserole dish, add coconut milk, red curry sauce, soyaki, and water. Whisk well to combine into a smooth sauce. Add diced onion, minced garlic, and diced bell pepper. Stir again!
  3. Add the spinach, feel free to chop the spinach a bit if you prefer, toss this in the sauce. Now nestle each dumpling into the sauce, seam side up. Make sure they are deep enough in the sauce, so they absorb the deliciousness while baking. Cover the casserole dish with aluminum foil.
  4. Bake for 35-45 minutes until the dumplings are cooked all the way through. Garnish with green onion, and chili oil is a must! I served mine along jasmine rice and egg rolls. Enjoy!
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