TikTok's dumpling lasagna uses frozen potstickers as pasta sheets—a 2023 hack that saves 3 hours of traditional lasagna prep.
Viral Dumpling Lasagna
Dive into a delightful twist on comfort food with our Viral Dumpling Lasagna! This playful recipe layers tender dumplings, rich marinara sauce, and gooey cheese in charming ramekins or mugs, creating a cozy dish that’s as fun to make as it is to eat. Perfect for sharing or a solo indulgence, this dish is sure to become a new favorite at your table!
Prep
15
min
Cook
20
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(5)
- 1 cup napa cabbage, chopped (240 ml)
- 2 cloves garlic, mashed
- 1 tb fresh ginger, minced
- 3 green onions, finely sliced
- 6 mushrooms, finely chopped
🥩Meat & Seafood(1)
- 1 lb ground pork (454 g)
🫙Pantry Staples(3)
- 1/2 tsp baking soda (optional but recommend for fluffier texture!) (2.5 ml)optional
- Chili oil & green onions for garnishoptional
- 2 tb sesame oil
🍯Sauces & Condiments(3)
- 2 tb mirin (or shaoxing wine)shaoxing wine
- 2 tb oyster sauce
- 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce (60 ml)
📦Other(1)
- 1 package wonton wrappers
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, mix the pork with the seasonings and other fillings above.
- 2
In a mug or ramekin, alternate layers of pork mixture and wonton wrappers until the mug/ramekin is almost full.
- 3
Before adding the final layer of wonton wrapper, add 1/3 cup of water. Add two wonton wrappers on top.
- 4
Steam for 20 minutes.
- 5
Add chili oil and green onions and enjoy!
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Add exactly 1/3 cup water before the final wrapper layer to create steam that softens the wrappers and prevents the top from drying out during the 20-minute steam time.technique1/3 cup water
- ✓Layer wonton wrappers with slight overlap (about 1/4 inch) to prevent filling from leaking through gaps as the wrappers soften and expand during steaming.technique1/4 inch overlap
- ✓Steam at full rolling boil (212°F) for exactly 20 minutes because wonton wrappers need consistent high heat to cook through without becoming gummy.timing212°F, 20 minutes
- ✓Use individual ramekins or mugs that are 3/4 full maximum to allow for expansion as the wrappers absorb moisture and the filling releases steam.equipment3/4 full maximum
- ✓Let the dumpling lasagna rest for 2-3 minutes after steaming so the layers set and don't collapse when you add the chili oil topping.timing2-3 minutes
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Prep
15
min
Cook
20
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
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TikTok's dumpling lasagna uses frozen potstickers as pasta sheets—a 2023 hack that saves 3 hours of traditional lasagna prep.
Viral Dumpling Lasagna
Dive into a delightful twist on comfort food with our Viral Dumpling Lasagna! This playful recipe layers tender dumplings, rich marinara sauce, and gooey cheese in charming ramekins or mugs, creating a cozy dish that’s as fun to make as it is to eat. Perfect for sharing or a solo indulgence, this dish is sure to become a new favorite at your table!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(5)
- 1 cup napa cabbage, chopped (240 ml)
- 2 cloves garlic, mashed
- 1 tb fresh ginger, minced
- 3 green onions, finely sliced
- 6 mushrooms, finely chopped
🥩Meat & Seafood(1)
- 1 lb ground pork (454 g)
🫙Pantry Staples(3)
- 1/2 tsp baking soda (optional but recommend for fluffier texture!) (2.5 ml)optional
- Chili oil & green onions for garnishoptional
- 2 tb sesame oil
🍯Sauces & Condiments(3)
- 2 tb mirin (or shaoxing wine)shaoxing wine
- 2 tb oyster sauce
- 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce (60 ml)
📦Other(1)
- 1 package wonton wrappers
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, mix the pork with the seasonings and other fillings above.
- 2
In a mug or ramekin, alternate layers of pork mixture and wonton wrappers until the mug/ramekin is almost full.
- 3
Before adding the final layer of wonton wrapper, add 1/3 cup of water. Add two wonton wrappers on top.
- 4
Steam for 20 minutes.
- 5
Add chili oil and green onions and enjoy!
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Add exactly 1/3 cup water before the final wrapper layer to create steam that softens the wrappers and prevents the top from drying out during the 20-minute steam time.technique1/3 cup water
- ✓Layer wonton wrappers with slight overlap (about 1/4 inch) to prevent filling from leaking through gaps as the wrappers soften and expand during steaming.technique1/4 inch overlap
- ✓Steam at full rolling boil (212°F) for exactly 20 minutes because wonton wrappers need consistent high heat to cook through without becoming gummy.timing212°F, 20 minutes
- ✓Use individual ramekins or mugs that are 3/4 full maximum to allow for expansion as the wrappers absorb moisture and the filling releases steam.equipment3/4 full maximum
- ✓Let the dumpling lasagna rest for 2-3 minutes after steaming so the layers set and don't collapse when you add the chili oil topping.timing2-3 minutes