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Yesica Andrews

One Pan Dumpling Dinner Easy Recipe for Busy Weeknights

This one pan dumpling dinner is a perfect easy dinner for busy weeknights, combining savory dumplings and fresh bok choy in a rich, flavorful sauce. It's an ideal family dinner or quick dumpling recipe that comes together as a simple pan dinner with minimal fuss.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 teaspoons minced fresh garlic
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons red curry paste
  • 1/2 cup full-fat coconut milk or cream
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 5 cups chopped bok choy
  • 20 frozen chicken and vegetable or pork and vegetable dumplings
  • 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro
  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onion
  • 2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds
  • chili crunch oil (optional)

Method
 

  1. First, whisk together the garlic, ginger, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, red curry paste, coconut milk, and water in a bowl to create the sauce.
  2. Next, heat a large skillet and lightly cook the chopped bok choy until it just starts to soften.
  3. Then arrange the frozen dumplings on top of the bok choy evenly.
  4. Pour the mixed sauce over the dumplings and bok choy to cover them well.
  5. Cover the pan and let everything simmer gently until the dumplings are fully cooked, about 20 minutes.
  6. Finally, serve the dish topped with chopped cilantro, sliced green onions, toasted sesame seeds, and a drizzle of chili crunch oil if using.

Notes

  • You can swap out store-bought dumplings with homemade ones if preferred. Adjust the heat by using more or less red curry paste. Feel free to add extra vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms to boost the flavors.