Description
Savory Thai coconut curry dumpling soup blends aromatic spices with delicate dumplings in a creamy broth. Comfort meets exotic flavors, inviting you to explore a culinary journey through Southeast Asian cuisine.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein and Dumplings:
- 20 gyozas or potstickers
Liquid Base and Flavor Enhancers:
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 can (14 ounces / 400 milliliters) unsweetened coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 4 garlic cloves, grated
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 3 tablespoons Thai red curry paste
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- Chopped chives for serving
Instructions
- Prepare a generously salted water bath in a large pot, bringing it to a rolling boil. Finely mince the aromatic garlic and ginger for maximum flavor infusion.
- In a separate pot, warm the oil over medium heat. Quickly sauté the minced garlic and ginger for approximately 30 seconds, releasing their vibrant essence.
- Introduce the broth, rich coconut milk, complex sauces, fragrant oils, robust curry paste, subtle sugar, and bright lime juice into the pot. Allow the mixture to simmer gently for 5 minutes, melding the intricate flavors.
- Carefully lower the gyoza dumplings into the boiling salted water, cooking them according to package instructions, typically 2-3 minutes until they float and become translucent.
- Drain the perfectly cooked dumplings and distribute them evenly among serving bowls.
- Ladle the steaming, aromatic soup over the dumplings, ensuring each portion receives an equal share of the luxurious broth.
- Elevate the dish with a sprinkle of delicate chives and optional fresh vegetables as a final flourish, adding color and textural contrast to the soup.
Notes
- Customize dumpling selection by choosing vegetarian, gluten-free, or meat-based options to suit different dietary needs.
- Enhance broth depth by toasting curry paste briefly before adding liquids, releasing more complex aromatics and intensifying flavor profile.
- Control spice levels by adjusting curry paste quantity or using mild versions for sensitive palates, ensuring everyone can enjoy the soup.
- Prep ingredients beforehand to streamline cooking process, making this recipe quick and manageable for busy home cooks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg