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Close up view of golden brown dumplings coated in a reddish-orange sauce, garnished with cilantro and green onions.

The Ultimate Viral Dumpling Bake: Crispy, Creamy, and Spicy

This SEO-optimized Viral Dumpling Bake features perfectly golden brown frozen dumplings baked in a luxurious creamy, spicy, reddish-orange gochujang sauce. Topped with cilantro, sesame seeds, and chili crisp for incredible texture and flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Calories: 580
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Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Viral Dumpling Bake Ingredients
  • 24 oz frozen dumplings Do not thaw. Pork, chicken, or vegetable potstickers (680g).
  • 1 cup heavy cream (240ml)
  • 0.5 cup chicken broth Low-sodium preferred (120ml).
  • 2 tbsp gochujang Korean chili paste (30g).
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce (15ml)
  • 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil (15ml)
  • 3 cloves fresh garlic Minced (9g).
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger Grated (3g).
  • 1 tbsp avocado oil For greasing and brushing (15ml).
  • 0.25 cup fresh cilantro Freshly chopped (15g).
  • 2 stalks green onions Thinly sliced.
  • 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds (9g)
  • 2 tbsp red chili crisp oil For dolloping (30ml).

Equipment

  • 1 Square Light Gray Ceramic Casserole Dish Essential for even heat distribution to prevent the heavy cream sauce from burning.
  • 1 Medium mixing bowl Used for whisking the creamy, spicy sauce.
  • 1 Whisk Needed to thoroughly dissolve the gochujang into the heavy cream.

Method
 

Preparation and Baking
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly brush the interior of a square light gray ceramic casserole dish with a small amount of avocado oil.
  2. Arrange the 24 oz (680g) of frozen dumplings in a single layer inside the dish. Brush the exposed tops with the remaining avocado oil to encourage browning.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream, 1/2 cup (120ml) chicken broth, 2 tbsp (30g) gochujang, 1 tbsp (15ml) soy sauce, 1 tbsp (15ml) sesame oil, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tsp grated ginger until the sauce is a smooth, creamy, reddish-orange color.
  4. Pour the sauce carefully around the dumplings, leaving the top half of the dumplings exposed. Bake on the middle rack for 25-30 minutes.
  5. Remove from the oven when the sauce is thickened and bubbling, and the tops of the dumplings are crispy and deeply golden brown.
  6. Immediately garnish with freshly chopped cilantro, sliced green onions, toasted sesame seeds, and generous dollops of red chili crisp oil. Serve hot.

Notes

Do not submerge the dumplings: Keep the sauce level at about halfway up the dumplings so the tops can become crispy and golden brown in the oven.
Do not thaw the dumplings: Baking them directly from frozen ensures they do not get mushy in the heavy cream sauce.