Description

This Oven-Baked Dumplings with Peanut Sauce recipe offers a delicious and easy way to enjoy dumplings with a rich, creamy peanut sauce and fresh vegetable accompaniment. The dish is baked in the oven for a perfect blend of savory flavors, enhanced by aromatic garlic, soy sauce, and a touch of spice from optional chili crisp. Finished with fresh herbs and sesame seeds, this comforting meal serves 4 and can be prepared quickly with minimal fuss.

Ingredients

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Dumplings and Sauce

14–20 frozen dumplings (depending on dish size)
2 cups broth or water
⅔ cup creamy peanut butter
3 garlic cloves, minced
4 tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons rice vinegar

Vegetables and Garnish

2 cups broccoli florets, trimmed into small pieces
¼ cup sliced green onions
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
2–4 tablespoons chili crisp (optional, for spice)

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Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a medium casserole dish or oven-safe braiser for cooking.
Prepare Sauce: In the baking dish, pour in the broth and add creamy peanut butter, minced garlic, soy sauce, and rice vinegar. Whisk the mixture until it is mostly smooth and well combined.
Arrange Dumplings: Place the frozen dumplings flat-side down into the peanut sauce, then spoon some sauce over each dumpling to ensure they are well coated.
Add Broccoli: Arrange the broccoli florets around the dumplings, making sure they are partially covered by the sauce for even cooking and flavor infusion.
Cover and Bake: Cover the dish with a lid or aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes to cook dumplings and soften broccoli.
Thicken Sauce: Remove the cover and gently stir the sauce. Let the dish sit uncovered for an additional 5 minutes to thicken the sauce slightly.
Garnish: Sprinkle the dish with sliced green onions, chopped fresh cilantro, sesame seeds, and optional chili crisp for added texture and flavor.
Serve: Serve the dumplings and broccoli directly from the baking dish while warm and enjoy this flavorful meal.

Notes

You can adjust the amount of chili crisp to control the spice level or omit it completely for a milder flavor.
For extra texture, consider toasting the sesame seeds lightly before garnishing.
Use vegetable or chicken broth depending on dietary preference or for added flavor.
Frozen dumplings can be either pork, chicken, vegetable, or any variety preferred.
If you don’t have an oven-safe lid, aluminum foil works well for covering during baking.