Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Thai Potsticker Coconut Soup, a delightful dish blending creamy coconut milk with aromatic Thai spices. Perfect for chilly evenings or casual gatherings, this soup features tender potstickers nestled in a rich broth infused with ginger, garlic, and red curry paste. With its soothing texture and customizable ingredients, this recipe is sure to impress family and friends alike. Whether you enjoy it as a cozy meal or a show-stopping starter at your next dinner party, this soup is not only quick to prepare but also packed with flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tbsp coconut oil or vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1-inch piece of fresh ginger, grated
- 2–3 tbsp Thai red curry paste (adjust to your spice preference)
- 1 can (400ml) full-fat coconut milk
- 1 litre vegetable or chicken stock
- 1 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari for a gluten-free option)
- 1 tsp brown sugar or coconut sugar
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 package (around 250-300g) frozen potstickers or gyoza (beef, chicken, or vegetable)
- 2 heads of pak choi, ends trimmed and leaves separated
- 4 spring onions, thinly sliced
- A large handful of fresh coriander, roughly chopped
- 1 red chilli, thinly sliced for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic and grated ginger for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in red curry paste and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Whisk in coconut milk until smooth, then add vegetable or chicken stock. Bring to a gentle simmer for 5-10 minutes.
- Season broth with soy sauce, sugar, and lime juice to taste.
- Add frozen potstickers and cook according to package instructions (typically 5-7 minutes or until they float).
- In the last 2 minutes of cooking, add pak choi leaves until wilted.
- Serve hot, garnished with spring onions and fresh coriander.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (300g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg