Soup Dumplings in Satay Sauce
Soup Dumplings in Satay Sauce made with peanut butter, coconut milk, and soy sauce. This easy Chinese fusion satay sauce recipe comes together in 15 minutes!
This was inspired by my soup dumplings in spicy miso sauce and soup dumplings in creamy gochujang sauce on this site.
What Is Satay Sauce
Satay Sauce is a creamy, peanut-based savory sauce typically served with skewered grilled meats in Southeast Asia. It is made with a combination of roasted peanuts, coconut milk, soy sauce, sugar, garlic, and spices. The sauce is rich, creamy, nutty, savory, and slightly sweet. The complex flavor of satay sauce pairs perfectly with any kind of meats or seafood.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Packed with Flavors. The combination of juicy soup dumplings and satay sauce creates a unique combination of flavors and textures.
- Quick and Easy. This satay sauce recipe only requires a handful of ingredients and come together in just 15 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknight dinners!
- Clean and Simple. This dish is a one-pot recipe, so you’ll have less dishes to wash.
Ingredients
You’ll need the following ingredients to make this recipe:
- Frozen Soup Dumplings (I used MiLa Pork Soup Dumplings)
- Cooking Oil
- Garlic
- Coconut Milk
- Chicken Stock
- Light Soy Sauce
- Rice Vinegar
- Fish Sauce
- Sugar
- Chili Flakes (optional)
- For Garnish: crushed peanuts, chopped green onions, chili oil
See recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.
How to Make Soup Dumplings in Satay Sauce
- Step 1: In a pot, heat 1 tbsp of cooking oil over medium high heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Step 2: Add coconut milk, chicken stock, peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, fish sauce, sugar, and chili flakes.
- Step 3: Stir until combined and bring the sauce to a simmer.
- Step 4: Add frozen soup dumplings to the sauce. Don’t overcrowd the dumplings.
Step 5: Cover the pot with a lid and cook for about 12 minutes, or until the dumplings are cooked through.
Step 6: Remove the lid and turn off the heat.
Garnish and Serve
Garnish with crushed peanuts and chopped green onions. Drizzle some chili oil on top. Serve hot immediately and enjoy!
Substitutions
- Coconut Milk – you can use lite coconut milk or full fat coconut milk. You can also use other non-dairy milks like almond or soy milk, but note that the flavors will NOT be the same. Coconut milk has a unique richness and goes really well with the peanut flavor.
- Peanut Butter – I do not recommend substitute peanut butter with other nut butter. Peanut butter is essential for making satay sauce.
- Soy Sauce – you can substitute with tamari or coconut aminos. Don’t use dark soy sauce.
- Sugar – you can swap white sugar for brown sugar or honey.
Equipment
This is the pot I used for this recipe: Ceramic Pot
How to Store
Leftover satay sauce can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. The soup dumplings, once cooked, are best enjoyed fresh, but you can store them in the fridge for 1-2 days if needed.
Top Tips for Success
- Be gentle with the dumplings. Soup dumplings are very delicate. Use a spoon to carefully lift them up to avoid poking a hole. While the soup dumplings are cooking, you can gently push the dumplings a few times with the back of spoon to ensure they are not sticking to the pot.
- Adjust spice level. If you don’t like spice, reduce the amount of chili flakes or omit the chili oil. The sauce will still be delicious without it.
- Pair Suggestions: Serve your soup dumplings in satay sauce with a side of vegetables, like bok choy or cucumber salad, to complete the meal.
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Soup Dumplings in Satay Sauce
Ingredients
- 8-10 frozen soup dumplings
- 1 tbsp cooking oil
- 3 clove garlic, minced
- ½ cup coconut milk
- ½ cup chicken stock
- 3 tbsp creamy peanut butter
- 1 tbsp light soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp fish sauce
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp chili flakes, optional
- 1 tbsp crushed peanuts, for garnish
- 1 green onion, chopped, for garnish
- 1 tbsp chili oil, optional
Instructions
- In a pot, heat 1 tbsp of cooking oil over medium high heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add coconut milk, chicken stock, peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, fish sauce, sugar, and chili flakes. Stir until combined and bring the sauce to a simmer.
- Add frozen soup dumplings to the sauce. Don't overcrowd the dumplings.
- Cover the pot with a lid and cook for about 12 minutes, or until the dumplings are cooked through.
- Remove the lid and turn off the heat.
- Garnish with crushed peanuts and chopped green onions. Drizzle some chili oil on top. Serve hot immediately and enjoy!
What a super fun and unique way to jazz up soup dumplings! This recipe was easy, came together quickly and was absolutely delicious! So happy I found this. Thank you for creating this recipe.
Thank you for trying my recipe!!!