Trader Joe’s Dumpling Bake is an easy one-pan dinner made with frozen potstickers, creamy coconut milk, red curry paste, spinach, and a savory sauce. Everything bakes together in one dish until the dumplings are tender and coated in the creamy curry sauce
This viral dumpling bake kept showing up everywhere, and I finally had to see what all the fuss was about. I’m always up for an easy dinner that uses a few shortcuts, and this one comes together with very little prep or cleanup.
Why I Love This Recipe
Looking for more viral recipes to try next? After you make this Trader Joe’s dumpling recipe, you have to try my creamy, tangy Grillo’s Pickle Dip — it’s a total TikTok favorite and perfect for parties, snacking, or game day spreads 🥒🔥 And if you love creative comfort food twists, don’t miss this fun and cheesy Dumpling Lasagna that turns dumplings into the ultimate baked casserole.
Ingredient Notes
- Coconut Milk: Use one 13.5-ounce can of full-fat coconut milk for the creamiest sauce. Make sure to stir or shake the can before using.
- Red Curry Paste: Adds warmth, spice, and plenty of flavor to the coconut sauce. Different brands can vary in heat, so adjust it to your preference.
- Garlic: Minced garlic adds savory flavor to the curry sauce. Freshly minced or jarred garlic will both work.
- Soy Sauce or Soyaki Sauce: Regular soy sauce gives the sauce a savory, salty flavor. For a slightly sweeter, more complex flavor, use 3 tablespoons of Trader Joe’s Soyaki Sauce instead.
- Fresh Spinach: Two handfuls of spinach wilt right into the sauce as the dumplings bake. Baby spinach works especially well.
- Green Onions: Add fresh onion flavor to the bake. Some go into the dish, with extra reserved for garnish.
- Potstickers: Use one 16-ounce bag of frozen chicken or pork potstickers. There’s no need to thaw them before assembling the dumpling bake.
- Chili Crunch: An optional finishing touch that adds heat and crispy texture. Drizzle it over individual servings so everyone can control the spice level.
- Sesame Seeds: Sprinkle over the finished dumpling bake for a little texture and a simple finishing touch.
Be sure to check out the full recipe and ingredient list below
How To Make Trader Joe’s Dumpling Bake
- Preheat your oven to 400°F. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the coconut milk, red curry paste, minced garlic, and soy sauce until smooth and fully combined.
- Pour the sauce into a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Stir in the chopped green onions and fresh spinach.
- Arrange the potstickers in a single layer across the dish, nestling them into the sauce.
- Cover tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 40 minutes.
- Carefully remove from the oven, then top with chili crunch, additional chopped green onions, and sesame seeds. Serve over rice and enjoy!
Tips I found Helpful
- Use frozen potstickers: Add them straight from the freezer so they hold their shape while the dish bakes.
- Use full-fat coconut milk: It creates a richer, creamier curry sauce and is less likely to turn watery.
- Mix the sauce well: Whisk the coconut milk, curry paste, garlic, and soy sauce or Soyaki together before adding the dumplings so the curry paste is evenly distributed.
- Keep the dumplings in a single layer: This helps them cook evenly and ensures each one gets coated in the sauce.
- Adjust the curry paste: Different brands vary in heat, so use a little less if you prefer a milder sauce.
- Don’t overdo the spinach: Two handfuls may look like a lot at first, but it wilts considerably as it cooks.
- Add chili crunch at the end: Drizzle it over the finished bake rather than mixing it into the sauce so everyone can control their own heat level.
- Let it rest for a few minutes: The coconut curry sauce will thicken slightly as the dumpling bake sits. 🥟🥥💙
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Trader Joe's Dumpling Bake
Trader Joe’s Dumpling Bake is an easy one-pan dinner made with frozen potstickers, coconut milk, red curry paste, spinach, and green onions.
Ingredients
- 1 (13.5-ounce) can coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons red curry paste
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- ¼ cup soy sauce or 3 tablespoons Trader Joe’s Soyaki sauce
- 2 handfuls fresh spinach
- ½ cup chopped green onions
- 1 (16-ounce) bag chicken or pork potstickers
- Chili crunch, for garnish
- Additional chopped green onions, for garnish
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the coconut milk, red curry paste, minced garlic, and soy sauce until smooth and fully combined.
- Pour the sauce into a 9x13-inch baking dish. Stir in the chopped green onions and fresh spinach. Arrange the potstickers in a single layer across the dish, nestling them into the sauce.
- Cover tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 40 minutes.
- Carefully remove from the oven, then top with chili crunch, additional chopped green onions, and sesame seeds.
- Serve over rice and enjoy!
Notes
Use the potstickers straight from frozen and arrange them in a single layer so they cook evenly. Full-fat coconut milk gives the sauce the creamiest texture. Adjust the red curry paste to your preferred spice level, and add chili crunch just before serving. Let the dumpling bake rest for a few minutes before serving so the sauce can thicken slightly.
