Oven-Baked Dumplings with Peanut Sauce
This dish features oven-baked dumplings in a creamy peanut sauce, garnished with fresh green onions, cilantro, and sesame seeds for a flavorful vegetarian main course.
Equipment
- 1 medium casserole dish or oven-safe braiser
Ingredients
- ¼ cup sliced green onions
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 2 –4 tablespoons chili crisp optional
- 2 cups broth or water
- ⅔ cup creamy peanut butter
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 4 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons rice vinegar
- 14 –20 frozen dumplings depending on dish size
- 2 cups broccoli florets trimmed into small pieces
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a medium casserole dish or oven-safe braiser.
- Pour the broth into the baking dish and whisk in peanut butter, minced garlic, soy sauce, and rice vinegar until mostly smooth.
- Place the frozen dumplings flat-side down into the sauce and spoon some sauce over each dumpling to coat.
- Arrange the broccoli florets around the dumplings, ensuring they are partially covered by the sauce.
- Cover the dish with a lid or foil and bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove the cover and stir the sauce gently. Let the dish sit uncovered for 5 minutes to thicken slightly.
- Sprinkle with green onions, cilantro, sesame seeds, and chili crisp if desired before serving.
- Serve directly from the baking dish and enjoy.
Notes
- Adjust chili crisp to control spice level.
- Use frozen dumplings for even baking.
- Substitute vegetables based on preference.