Description
This Dumpling Bake recipe is a quick and flavorful dish that combines tender frozen dumplings baked in a rich, spicy peanut-soy sauce with fresh spinach. The sauce, made from peanut butter, soy sauce, chili oil, and hot water, is baked along with the dumplings until thickened and crispy on top, providing a deliciously satisfying meal perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
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Sauce
- 3 tablespoons peanut butter, chunky or smooth
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce, plus more for serving
- 1 cup hot water
- 1 tablespoon chili oil or the oil from a jar of chili crisp, plus more for serving
Other Ingredients
- 1 cup packed baby spinach or arugula
- 14 to 16 frozen dumplings
- Thinly sliced scallion for serving, optional
Instructions
- Make the sauce: Preheat your oven to 400°F. In a resealable jar, combine the peanut butter, soy sauce, hot water, and chili oil. Shake vigorously until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
- Assemble and bake: Pour the prepared sauce into a 9×13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle the baby spinach evenly over the sauce. Arrange the frozen dumplings on top, spacing them to ensure even cooking. Cover the dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes.
- Remove foil and continue baking: Take off the foil and bake for an additional 5 to 10 minutes. The dumplings should be fully heated through and have a crispy top, while the sauce thickens slightly.
- Finish and serve: Remove the dish from the oven and stir the sauce thoroughly to coat the dumplings. If the sauce is thicker than you prefer, add 1-2 tablespoons of hot water to thin it. If it needs more thickening, bake for another 3 to 5 minutes. Garnish with extra chili crisp and thinly sliced scallions if desired. Serve immediately for the best flavor and texture.
- Storage and reheating: Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave until the dumplings are warmed through.
Notes
- Use your favorite type of frozen dumplings; pork, chicken, vegetable, or shrimp work well.
- Adjust the amount of chili oil according to your spice preference.
- Spinach can be substituted with arugula or any leafy greens you prefer.
- For a thicker sauce, extend baking time without foil for a few more minutes before serving.
- Serve with additional soy sauce or chili crisp on the side for extra flavor.
- Best enjoyed fresh but can be refrigerated and reheated for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Keywords: dumpling bake, baked dumplings, peanut sauce, Asian fusion, easy dinner, spicy peanut sauce, spinach dumplings
