Quick Coconut Curry with Dumplings (Print Version)

Vibrant Thai-style coconut curry with tender dumplings and aromatic vegetables, finished with fresh herbs.

# What You Need:

→ Soup Base

01 - 1 tbsp avocado oil
02 - 1 cup diced onion
03 - 4 scallions, whites and greens separated (whites finely chopped, greens sliced for garnish)
04 - 1 tbsp minced garlic
05 - 1 tsp salt
06 - 1/2 cup chopped cremini mushrooms
07 - 1 tbsp red Thai curry paste
08 - 1 tsp soy sauce
09 - 1 tsp sugar
10 - 3 cups vegetable broth
11 - 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
12 - 1 bag (12–15 pieces) frozen vegan dumplings

→ For Serving and Garnish

13 - 2–3 tsp chili oil
14 - 1 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
15 - 1 tbsp sliced scallion greens
16 - 1 tbsp crunchy garlic

# How To Make:

01 - Heat avocado oil in a heavy-bottomed pot over medium-low heat. Add diced onion, chopped scallion whites, minced garlic, and salt. Sauté, stirring occasionally, until onions soften and start to caramelize (5–7 minutes).
02 - Add chopped cremini mushrooms to the pot. Cook until mushrooms are tender and their moisture has mostly evaporated (3–4 minutes).
03 - Stir in red Thai curry paste, soy sauce, and sugar. Sauté for 1 minute to toast the curry paste and blend the flavors.
04 - Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a gentle simmer.
05 - Add coconut milk, stirring until smooth. Return soup to a gentle simmer.
06 - Gently add frozen vegan dumplings directly to the simmering soup. Cook for 7 minutes until dumplings are heated through and tender.
07 - Ladle soup and dumplings into bowls. Garnish each serving with chili oil, sliced scallion greens, chopped cilantro, and crunchy garlic.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The coconut milk creates this silky, luxurious broth that still feels light enough for any night of the week
  • Frozen dumplings cook right in the soup, meaning fewer dishes and more flavor in every bite
02 -
  • Don't rush the onion and garlic step, that caramelization is where all the depth comes from
  • Keep the soup at a gentle simmer once you add the coconut milk, boiling can make it separate
03 -
  • Prep all your ingredients before you start cooking, this comes together fast once you hit the stove
  • If you can't find crunchy garlic, fried shallots work just as well for that garnish
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