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One Pan Gochujang Dumplings

Frozen dumplings get the glow-up they deserve in this ridiculously easy one-pan dinner. Creamy, spicy gochujang sauce meets crisp bok choy and tender dumplings for a meal that's so good, you might eat it three days in a row (speaking from experience). Just dump everything in a baking dish and let the oven do the work.
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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 1/2 tbsp gochujang paste find it in the Asian section, it's worth the hunt
  • 1 tsp minced ginger fresh or jarred, we're not gatekeeping
  • 1 tsp minced garlic same deal
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 1/2 tbsp rice wine vinegar regular vinegar works too
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil don't skip this, it's important
  • 1 can coconut milk 13.5 fl oz (full-fat for the win)
  • 2 bunches bok choy chopped (or whatever greens you've got)
  • 3 stocks green onion chopped
  • ~15 frozen dumplings I use Costco's pork and chicken, but any will work
  • 2 tbsp cilantro finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp crispy chili oil for the people who like heat
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds toasted if you're fancy

Method
 

  1. Preheat and prep. Get your oven to 400°F. This is literally the hardest part of the recipe, so if you can handle this, you're golden.
  2. Make the magic sauce. In a large baking dish, combine gochujang paste, minced ginger, minced garlic, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, and sesame oil. Whisk it all together until it looks like it wants to be friends. Now add the coconut milk and whisk again until everything's combined and creamy.
  3. Layer like you mean it. Add the chopped bok choy and green onions in an even layer over the sauce. Don't stress about perfect distribution—this isn't Instagram, it's dinner. Then top with your frozen dumplings. Don't thaw them first; frozen is perfect here.
  4. Bake and forget. Stick the whole thing in the oven for 15 minutes, or until the dumplings are cooked through and the bok choy is tender but still has some bite. The sauce will bubble and thicken slightly, which is exactly what we want.
  5. Finish with flair. Top with chopped green onions, cilantro, a drizzle of crispy chili oil (if you're into that), and a sprinkle of sesame seeds. This isn't just for looks—these toppings add texture and freshness that make each bite interesting.