One Pan Dumpling Dinner is taking social media by storm…and it deserves the hype! This dish is unbelievably straightforward to pull together and loaded with flavor and texture.
Author’s Notes
The Dinner Everyone’s Talking About!
For a full week straight, I kept seeing versions of this One Pan Dumpling Dinner all over my social media feeds. After grabbing my fourth loaf of Trader Joe’s Focaccia for my new favorite dinner, I finally tossed some of their wontons in my cart too, plus the squiggly noodles I always buy for these beef noodle bowls. (If you’re as Trader Joe’s–obsessed as I am, you’ll love my new collection of Trader Joe’s recipes)
The first version I tried ended up a little too sweet for me, so I played around with it. I added garlic, ginger, some seasonings, and a bit more curry paste. Those tweaks balanced the coconut milk so nicely, but the real secret is Trader Joe’s crunchy chili onion. I’ve tried a lot of chili oils, and honestly, nothing comes even close to this one. If you have a TJ’s nearby, you’ve got to try it!
One Pan Dumpling Dinner Ingredients
| Ingredients | Tip |
|---|---|
| Coconut milk, garlic paste, ginger paste | Use full-fat coconut milk for the best flavor. Ginger and garlic pastes make prep super quick and straightforward. |
| Curry powder, red curry paste, coriander, chili powder, salt, pepper | Adjust the red curry paste to control spice. I like Thai Kitchen’s because it’s milder than many others (so my kids will eat it!) |
| Lime juice, rice vinegar, soy sauce | Fresh lime juice really brightens all the savory flavors. |
| Baby spinach, chicken or pork potstickers | Swap spinach for baby bok choy if you’d like. Pick potstickers you love; Trader Joe’s chicken potstickers are a reliable! |
| Cilantro, green onions, sesame seeds, chili crunch | Chili crunch adds heat, flavor, and texture. Trader Joe’s version is a reliable and balances everything out so well. |
Storage
One Pan Dumpling Dinner Leftovers
Keep wontons and sauce in separate containers. Warm the sauce, then add wontons just before serving to keep their texture.
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- Over Rice: Spoon the dumplings and sauce over white, jasmine, or coconut rice.
- With Bread: Serve with garlic naan or toasted focaccia for dipping.
- Add Crunch: Pair with a cucumber or cabbage side salad.
- Extra Veggies: Enjoy alongside roasted broccoli or stir-fried green beans.
- Finishing Touch: Top with more chili crunch or a squeeze of lime.
Recipe Tips
- Add fish sauce for deeper flavor.
- If it’s too spicy, mix in sugar (start small).
- Want more sauce? Add chicken broth before baking.
- Add chili crunch to your own bowl to choose your heat.
- Top with basil or mint plus cilantro for brightness.
