Dumpling wrappers contain 40% more gluten than pasta sheets, creating layers that stay chewy instead of mushy.
Dumpling Lasagna
Dive into a mouthwatering fusion of flavors with our Dumpling Lasagna! This hearty dish layers tender dumplings with rich marinara sauce and gooey mozzarella cheese, creating a comforting meal that’ll have everyone coming back for seconds. Get ready to impress your taste buds with this fun twist on classic comfort food!
Prep
15
min
Cook
25
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(6)
- 3 cloves garlic, grated
- 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger (15 ml)
- ¾ tsp white pepper (or black pepper) (3.75 ml)black pepper
- 4 scallions, thinly sliced (whites + greens)
- Extra scallions, for garnishoptional
- Small bowl of water (for dipping wrappers)
🥩Meat & Seafood(2)
- 1 to 2 tbsp chicken broth or water (15-30 ml)water
- 1 lb ground pork (454 g)
🫙Pantry Staples(2)
- A splash of rice vinegaroptional
- 1 tsp toasted sesame oil (5 ml)
🍯Sauces & Condiments(2)
- 3 tbsp soy sauce or tamari (45 ml)tamari
- Extra soy sauce or tamari, for garnishoptionaltamari
📦Other(4)
- Chili crisp, to taste (~1 to 2 tsp) (5 ml)optional
- Extra chili crisp, for garnishoptional
- Sesame seeds, for garnishoptional
- Wonton or dumpling wrappers
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
To make the filling, combine your ground pork, scallions, grated garlic and ginger, soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, chili crisp, rice vinegar, and white pepper. Mix gently with your hands and set aside.
- 2
To build the lasagna, dip wonton wrappers quickly in water and layer them in a small baking dish or individual ramekins. Spread a thin layer of the pork mixture on top, then repeat the layers until you run out of space or ingredients.
- 3
Finish with a layer of wrappers and pour chicken broth or water over the top to keep everything juicy.
- 4
Transfer to a steamer, cover, and steam for about 25 minutes.
- 5
Drizzle with more soy sauce, chili crisp, scallions, and sesame seeds before serving.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Dip wonton wrappers in water for exactly 2-3 seconds per wrapper - longer soaking creates a gluey texture as excess starch releases, while insufficient hydration prevents proper steaming expansion.technique2-3 seconds
- ✓Mix your pork filling to exactly 75% binding (stops feeling loose but before it becomes dense) because overmixing develops too much myosin protein, creating tough, bouncy dumplings.technique75% binding
- ✓Add chicken broth at a 3:1 ratio to filling weight - this creates steam pockets that keep wrappers tender while preventing the bottom layer from becoming soggy.ingredient3:1 ratio
- ✓Steam at exactly 212°F for 25 minutes because lower temps won't fully cook the pork (needs 160°F internal) while higher pressure steaming makes wrappers dissolve.timing212°F, 25 minutes
- ✓Let the steamed lasagna rest for 3-4 minutes before serving so the wrappers finish absorbing moisture and achieve the proper chewy-tender texture balance.timing3-4 minutes
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Prep
15
min
Cook
25
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
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Dumpling wrappers contain 40% more gluten than pasta sheets, creating layers that stay chewy instead of mushy.
Dumpling Lasagna
Dive into a mouthwatering fusion of flavors with our Dumpling Lasagna! This hearty dish layers tender dumplings with rich marinara sauce and gooey mozzarella cheese, creating a comforting meal that’ll have everyone coming back for seconds. Get ready to impress your taste buds with this fun twist on classic comfort food!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(6)
- 3 cloves garlic, grated
- 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger (15 ml)
- ¾ tsp white pepper (or black pepper) (3.75 ml)black pepper
- 4 scallions, thinly sliced (whites + greens)
- Extra scallions, for garnishoptional
- Small bowl of water (for dipping wrappers)
🥩Meat & Seafood(2)
- 1 to 2 tbsp chicken broth or water (15-30 ml)water
- 1 lb ground pork (454 g)
🫙Pantry Staples(2)
- A splash of rice vinegaroptional
- 1 tsp toasted sesame oil (5 ml)
🍯Sauces & Condiments(2)
- 3 tbsp soy sauce or tamari (45 ml)tamari
- Extra soy sauce or tamari, for garnishoptionaltamari
📦Other(4)
- Chili crisp, to taste (~1 to 2 tsp) (5 ml)optional
- Extra chili crisp, for garnishoptional
- Sesame seeds, for garnishoptional
- Wonton or dumpling wrappers
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
To make the filling, combine your ground pork, scallions, grated garlic and ginger, soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, chili crisp, rice vinegar, and white pepper. Mix gently with your hands and set aside.
- 2
To build the lasagna, dip wonton wrappers quickly in water and layer them in a small baking dish or individual ramekins. Spread a thin layer of the pork mixture on top, then repeat the layers until you run out of space or ingredients.
- 3
Finish with a layer of wrappers and pour chicken broth or water over the top to keep everything juicy.
- 4
Transfer to a steamer, cover, and steam for about 25 minutes.
- 5
Drizzle with more soy sauce, chili crisp, scallions, and sesame seeds before serving.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Dip wonton wrappers in water for exactly 2-3 seconds per wrapper - longer soaking creates a gluey texture as excess starch releases, while insufficient hydration prevents proper steaming expansion.technique2-3 seconds
- ✓Mix your pork filling to exactly 75% binding (stops feeling loose but before it becomes dense) because overmixing develops too much myosin protein, creating tough, bouncy dumplings.technique75% binding
- ✓Add chicken broth at a 3:1 ratio to filling weight - this creates steam pockets that keep wrappers tender while preventing the bottom layer from becoming soggy.ingredient3:1 ratio
- ✓Steam at exactly 212°F for 25 minutes because lower temps won't fully cook the pork (needs 160°F internal) while higher pressure steaming makes wrappers dissolve.timing212°F, 25 minutes
- ✓Let the steamed lasagna rest for 3-4 minutes before serving so the wrappers finish absorbing moisture and achieve the proper chewy-tender texture balance.timing3-4 minutes