The 5-Ingredient Dumpling Bake I Can’t Stop Making
This 5-Ingredient Dumpling Bake is an easy weeknight meal made with frozen dumplings, creamy peanut butter, soy sauce, spicy chili oil, and fresh greens. Everything bakes together in one dish for a cozy, flavorful dinner with minimal prep.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 28 minutes
- Total Time: 33 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 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
- 1 cup packed baby spinach or arugula
- 14 to 16 frozen dumplings
- Thinly sliced scallion, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, soy sauce, hot water, and chili oil until smooth and well combined.
- Spread the baby spinach or arugula evenly across the bottom of a baking dish.
- Arrange the frozen dumplings in a single layer over the greens.
- Pour the peanut butter sauce evenly over the dumplings, making sure the dumplings are well coated.
- Cover the baking dish tightly with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove the foil and continue baking for 5–8 minutes, until the dumplings are heated through and the sauce is bubbling.
- Drizzle with additional chili oil and soy sauce, if desired, and garnish with sliced scallions.
- Serve hot, spooning plenty of the spicy peanut sauce over the dumplings and greens.
Notes
- Use any frozen dumplings you enjoy, including vegetable, chicken, beef, or shrimp dumplings.
- Check the dumpling package to confirm that the filling is fully cooked or adjust the baking time as needed.
- For a milder dish, reduce the chili oil or use a mild chili crisp oil.
- For extra flavor, garnish with toasted sesame seeds, crushed peanuts, or fresh cilantro.
- Use gluten-free dumplings and tamari instead of soy sauce if needed.