Description
Thai Curry Soup Dumplings combine tender ground chicken or pork with fragrant red curry, coconut milk, and fresh aromatics, all encased in delicate dumpling wrappers. These dumplings are gently cooked in a flavorful broth infused with fish sauce and lime, creating a delightful appetizer or main course that offers a harmonious blend of savory, spicy, and tangy Thai flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 1/2 pound ground chicken or pork
- 1/4 cup finely chopped green onions
- 1 tablespoon grated ginger
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon red curry paste
- 1/2 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup coconut milk
Dumplings
- 24 dumpling wrappers (use gluten-free wrappers for gluten-free option)
Broth and Garnish
- 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon fish sauce
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro (for garnish)
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil (for drizzling)
Instructions
- Prepare the Filling: In a medium bowl, combine the ground meat, chopped green onions, grated ginger, minced garlic, red curry paste, soy sauce, salt, black pepper, and coconut milk. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are fully incorporated.
- Assemble the Dumplings: Place a dumpling wrapper on a clean, dry surface. Spoon about 1 teaspoon of the filling into the center of each wrapper. Moisten the edges of the wrapper with water, then fold it over the filling and press to seal, pleating the edges if desired to create a decorative finish. Repeat until all wrappers and filling are used.
- Cook the Dumplings: In a large saucepan, bring the chicken or vegetable broth to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Carefully add the prepared dumplings to the simmering broth, cover the pot, and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, or until the dumplings are cooked through and slightly puffed.
- Finish the Broth: Stir the fish sauce and lime juice into the broth to enhance its flavor profile.
- Serve: Ladle the dumplings along with the curry-infused broth into serving bowls. Drizzle each bowl with sesame oil and sprinkle with chopped fresh cilantro for a fragrant garnish. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Keep dumpling wrappers covered with a damp towel to prevent them from drying out during assembly.
- For an extra kick of heat, add a small pinch of chili flakes to the filling or directly into the broth while cooking.
- These dumplings freeze well when uncooked; freeze in a single layer on a baking sheet before transferring to a sealed container. Steam straight from frozen when ready to enjoy.
- Use gluten-free wrappers to accommodate gluten-free diets.
