Dumpling wrappers contain 40% more gluten than pasta sheets, creating layers that stay firm through hours of baking.
Dumpling Lasagna
Dive into a comforting fusion dish with our Dumpling Lasagna, where tender dumplings meet layers of cheesy goodness! This delightful recipe features savory ground meat, rich tomato sauce, and melty mozzarella, all baked to perfection. It’s an easy, crowd-pleasing meal that’s sure to become a family favorite!
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. 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, then pour 1 to 2 tablespoons of chicken broth or water over the top.
- 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 for exactly 2-3 seconds per wrapper - longer creates soggy layers that tear, shorter leaves dry spots that won't steam properly and create tough textures.technique2-3 seconds
- ✓Add chicken broth at 140-160°F temperature because cold liquid creates uneven steam distribution, while hot liquid can partially cook the top layer before steaming begins.ingredient140-160°F
- ✓Steam at full rolling boil for exactly 25 minutes - the wrappers need 212°F sustained heat to fully gelatinize their starches and achieve proper tender-chewy texture.timing25 minutes at 212°F
- ✓Mix pork filling to 60-70% binding (until slightly sticky but not paste-like) because over-mixing develops too much protein structure, creating dense, rubbery filling.technique60-70% binding
- ✓Use a steamer insert that maintains 1-2 inches water clearance from the dish bottom to ensure consistent steam circulation and prevent water from bubbling up into the lasagna.equipment1-2 inches clearance
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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 firm through hours of baking.
Dumpling Lasagna
Dive into a comforting fusion dish with our Dumpling Lasagna, where tender dumplings meet layers of cheesy goodness! This delightful recipe features savory ground meat, rich tomato sauce, and melty mozzarella, all baked to perfection. It’s an easy, crowd-pleasing meal that’s sure to become a family favorite!
📝 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. 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, then pour 1 to 2 tablespoons of chicken broth or water over the top.
- 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 for exactly 2-3 seconds per wrapper - longer creates soggy layers that tear, shorter leaves dry spots that won't steam properly and create tough textures.technique2-3 seconds
- ✓Add chicken broth at 140-160°F temperature because cold liquid creates uneven steam distribution, while hot liquid can partially cook the top layer before steaming begins.ingredient140-160°F
- ✓Steam at full rolling boil for exactly 25 minutes - the wrappers need 212°F sustained heat to fully gelatinize their starches and achieve proper tender-chewy texture.timing25 minutes at 212°F
- ✓Mix pork filling to 60-70% binding (until slightly sticky but not paste-like) because over-mixing develops too much protein structure, creating dense, rubbery filling.technique60-70% binding
- ✓Use a steamer insert that maintains 1-2 inches water clearance from the dish bottom to ensure consistent steam circulation and prevent water from bubbling up into the lasagna.equipment1-2 inches clearance