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Close-up of baked dumplings resting in thick peanut coconut curry sauce, garnished with fresh coriander, sesame seeds, and chilli oil.
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Dumpling Bake (Viral TikTok Recipe)

Easy dumpling bake in creamy Massaman curry with bok choy and edamame. One-pan, freezer-friendly vegan dinner with big flavor.
Course main dish
Cuisine Asian
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 serves
Calories 530kcal

Ingredients

  • 2½ tbsp Massaman curry paste 45 g
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger minced (5 g)
  • 1 tsp garlic minced (5 g)
  • 2 tbsp white miso paste 30 g
  • 1½ tbsp rice wine vinegar 22 g
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil 13 g
  • 1 tsp brown sugar 4 g
  • 1 tbsp smooth peanut butter 16 g
  • 400 mL coconut milk 400 g
  • 1 bunch bok choy chopped into bite-sized pieces (about 250 g)
  • 1 cup frozen edamame about 120 g; no need to thaw
  • 15 frozen dumplings vegan or of choice (about 300 g)

To Serve

  • Small handful fresh cilantro leaves about 5 g
  • Spring onion finely sliced (1–2 stalks / about 15 g)
  • Chilli oil to taste (about 10–15 g)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 200°C (390°F).
  • In a large baking dish, add curry paste, ginger, garlic, miso paste, vinegar, sesame oil, brown sugar, and peanut butter. Use a fork or small whisk to mash and combine into a thick paste.
  • Pour in the coconut milk and whisk until smooth.
  • Add bok choy and edamame to sauce, spread into an even layer.
  • Nestle dumplings on top. Brush the tops with a little of the coconut milk mixture.
  • Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until dumplings are cooked through and starting to crisp at the edges.
  • Top with coriander, spring onion, chilli oil, and sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Calories: 530kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 832mg | Potassium: 953mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 10867IU | Vitamin C: 105mg | Calcium: 318mg | Iron: 8mg