Viral Dumpling lasagna, manicotti style

Ingredients

• 300 g Ground Pork (lean ground pork, minced)
• 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 1 tbsp Ginger Puree (fresh ginger blended into paste)
• 2 stalks Scallions (white and green parts chopped)
• 1 cup Cabbage (shredded, like coleslaw mix)
• 1 tbsp Soy Sauce (regular light soy sauce)
• 1 tsp Dark Soy Sauce (adds color and depth)
• 1 tsp Mirin (sweet rice wine)
• 0.5 tsp Salt (fine sea salt)
• 0.25 tsp Black Pepper (freshly ground)
• 12 pieces Dumpling Wrappers (store‑bought round wrappers)
• 2 large Eggs (room temperature)
• 1 tsp White Sesame Seeds (toasted)
• 1 tsp Black Sesame Seeds (toasted)
• 1 cup Jasmine Rice (uncooked)
• 2 tbsp Dumpling Sauce (spicy dipping sauce, store‑bought)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Filling

   In a mixing bowl combine the ground pork, minced garlic, ginger puree, chopped scallions, shredded cabbage, soy sauce, dark soy sauce, mirin, salt and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until the ingredients are evenly distributed.

   Time: PT5M

2. Assemble Dumplings

   Place a dumpling wrapper on a clean surface, spoon about 1 tablespoon of filling onto the center, fold and pinch the edges to seal tightly. Repeat until all wrappers are used.

   Time: PT10M

3. Steam Dumplings

   Add a thin layer of water to a wide pan, insert the steamer basket (or stacker), arrange the dumplings in a single layer, add a splash more water, cover with a lid and bring to a boil. Steam for 6–8 minutes until the wrappers become translucent and the pork is fully cooked.

   Time: PT8M

   Temperature: medium‑high heat

4. Cook Jasmine Rice

   Rinse the jasmine rice until the water runs clear, then combine with 1.2 cups water in a pot. Bring to a boil, reduce to a low simmer, cover and cook for 12 minutes. Remove from heat and let sit, covered, for 5 minutes before fluffing.

   Time: PT17M

   Temperature: high heat to boil, then low simmer

5. Fry Crispy Eggs

   Heat a skillet over medium heat, add a drizzle of oil, then crack the eggs in. Sprinkle white and black sesame seeds and a pinch of chopped scallion over the whites. Cook until the edges turn golden and crisp, about 4–5 minutes, then remove.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: medium (≈350°F)

6. Plate and Serve

   Place a serving of jasmine rice on a plate, arrange the steamed dumplings on top, drizzle with the spicy dumpling sauce, and set the crispy egg beside them. Garnish with extra scallion and a sprinkle of both sesame seeds.

   Time: PT3M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

460

Protein

20g

Carbohydrates

55g

Fat

12g

Fiber

3g