A fragrant and ultra-creamy Thai Coconut Curry Dumpling Soup that comes together in just 15 minutes. This comforting dish features tender gyozas in a rich coconut curry broth with bold Thai flavors and a gentle kick of spice.
20 gyozas or potstickers
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
4 garlic cloves, grated
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
4 cups chicken broth
1 can (14 oz / 400 ml) unsweetened full-fat coconut milk
1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
3 tablespoons Thai red curry paste
1 teaspoon brown sugar
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
Chopped chives, for serving
Optional vegetables such as spinach, bok choy, mushrooms, or snap peas
1. Bring a saucepan of salted water to a boil and prepare the dumplings according to package directions.
2. Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat.
3. Add the grated garlic and ginger and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Pour in the chicken broth and coconut milk, stirring to combine.
5. Add soy sauce, fish sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, Thai red curry paste, and lime juice.
6. Stir well until the curry paste is fully dissolved, then bring the broth to a gentle boil.
7. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
8. Drain the cooked dumplings and divide them evenly among serving bowls.
9. Ladle the hot coconut curry broth over the dumplings.
10. Garnish with chopped chives and optional vegetables, then serve immediately.
Use full-fat coconut milk for the creamiest texture.
Adjust spice level by adding more or less Thai red curry paste.
For meal prep, store dumplings and broth separately and combine just before serving.