Easiest One-Pan Dumpling Bake
A simple, delicious one-pan meal featuring baked dumplings in a flavorful sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp sesame oil (for greasing)
- 1 package frozen dumplings (any variety, arranged in a single layer)
- 1/4 cup soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
- 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey (optional for sweetness adjustment)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ginger, minced
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp water (for cornstarch slurry)
- Green onions (sliced)
- Sesame seeds
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Grease a large oven-safe skillet or baking dish with sesame oil.
- Arrange the frozen dumplings in a single layer in the pan.
- Prepare the sauce by whisking together soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, honey, minced garlic, minced ginger, and water.
- Combine the sauce with the dumplings, ensuring they’re well coated.
- Cover the pan tightly with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
- Add the cornstarch slurry over the dumplings and shake the pan gently to combine.
- Finish baking uncovered for another 10-15 minutes until the sauce thickens and dumplings are golden.
- Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
You can customize with different dumpling fillings or additional vegetables. Ensure even layering for best results.