Gyoza Bake with Coconut Red Curry Sauce
Frozen dumplings baked in a silky coconut red curry until the edges crisp — freezer fine dining with almost no effort.
In a nutshell: This authentic asian gyoza bake with coconut red curry sauce comes together in just 30 mins using simple whole ingredients. The chef's secret: frozen dumplings hold their shape in the sauce and their exposed tops crisp better than. Perfect for home cooks seeking a dependable, restaurant-quality finish with minimal effort.
Gyoza bake with coconut red curry sauce: frozen dumplings baked in creamy spiced coconut sauce until golden. A 30-minute shortcut dinner.
Key Equipment
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Chef's Pro-Tips
- Do not thaw the gyoza first: frozen dumplings hold their shape in the sauce and their exposed tops crisp better than thawed ones.
- Bloom the curry paste in the coconut cream: two minutes of frying the paste in the thick cream unlocks far more flavour than whisking it into cold milk.
- Single layer only: overlapping dumplings steam instead of crisping, so use a dish large enough to give each one room.
Ingredients
4
servings
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24 frozen gyoza dumplings, any filling
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1 can full-fat coconut milk, 13.5 oz, unshaken
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2 tbsp red curry paste
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1 tbsp soy sauce
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1 tbsp brown sugar
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1 tbsp lime juice, freshly squeezed
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2 cloves garlic, grated
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1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
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1 cup baby spinach, loosely packed
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2 spring onions, sliced
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¼ cup fresh coriander, leaves, for serving
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1 lime, cut into wedges, for serving
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Step-by-Step Instructions
Heat the Oven
Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Arrange the frozen gyoza in a single layer in a 9x13-inch baking dish, flat-side down where possible.
Whisk the Curry Sauce
Spoon the thick cream from the top of the coconut milk into a saucepan with the red curry paste and cook over medium heat for 2 minutes until fragrant. Whisk in the remaining coconut milk, soy sauce, brown sugar, lime juice, garlic and ginger.
Pour and Bake
Pour the sauce over the gyoza, tucking the spinach between them. Bake for 20-25 minutes until the sauce is bubbling, the dumplings are cooked through, and the exposed edges are golden and crisp.
Rest and Garnish
Rest for 5 minutes so the sauce thickens slightly. Scatter over the spring onions and coriander.
Serve
Serve straight from the dish with lime wedges and steamed rice or noodles to catch the extra sauce.
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View on AmazonFrequently Asked Questions
No — bake them straight from frozen. They cook through in the sauce in about 20-25 minutes, and the exposed tops go golden and crisp.
Medium as written. Use 1 tablespoon of curry paste for mild, or 3 tablespoons and a pinch of chilli flakes for a fiery version.
Any filling works — pork, chicken, vegetable or shrimp. Pork and vegetable are the most forgiving because they stay juicy in the sauce.
Steamed jasmine rice or noodles to soak up the sauce, plus a quick cucumber salad for crunch and contrast.