This TikTok Soup Dumpling Lasagna is Criminal

Ingredients

• 1 pound Nappa Cabbage (thinly shredded)
• 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt (to draw out moisture from cabbage)
• 1 pound Ground Pork (70% lean, 30% fat for juiciness)
• 1 teaspoon Fresh Ginger (grated)
• 3 cloves Garlic (crushed)
• 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce (light soy sauce preferred)
• 1 tablespoon Shaoxing Wine (or dry sherry)
• 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil (toasted sesame oil for flavor)
• 1 teaspoon Granulated Sugar
• ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper (freshly cracked)
• 1 tablespoon Cornstarch (helps bind the filling)
• ½ cup Chicken Broth Powder (dissolved in water, total ½ cup liquid)
• 4 stalks Green Onion (chopped, plus extra for garnish)
• 8 pieces Round Dumpling Wrappers (store‑bought, about 3‑inch diameter)
• 1 teaspoon Chili Crisp (for garnish)
• 1 teaspoon Roasted Sesame Seeds (for garnish)

Instructions

1. Shred and Salt the Cabbage

   Thinly shred the nappa cabbage, place in a bowl, sprinkle with 1 tsp kosher salt, toss, and let sit for 20 minutes to draw out excess moisture.

   Time: PT20M

2. Prepare the Pork Filling

   In a separate mixing bowl combine 1 lb ground pork, 1 tsp grated ginger, 3 crushed garlic cloves, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine, 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil, 1 tsp sugar, ¼ tsp freshly cracked black pepper, 1 tbsp cornstarch, and ½ cup dissolved chicken broth powder. Mix until just combined.

   Time: PT5M

3. Combine Cabbage and Filling

   Add the squeezed cabbage and 4 chopped green‑onion stalks to the pork mixture. Stir briefly to distribute evenly.

   Time: PT3M

4. Assemble the Dumpling Lasagna in Ramekins

   Place 1 tbsp of the meat‑cabbage mixture into the bottom of each 4‑oz ramekin. Lay a dumpling wrapper over it, add another spoonful of filling, then top with a second wrapper. Drizzle 1 tbsp of additional chicken broth onto the top wrapper. Repeat for each ramekin (four wrappers per ramekin).

   Time: PT10M

5. Steam the Ramekins

   Bring a pot of water to a rolling boil, set the steamer rack inside, and place the ramekins on the rack. Cover tightly and steam for 15 minutes until the pork is fully cooked and the wrappers are translucent.

   Time: PT15M

   Temperature: boiling

6. Garnish and Serve

   Remove ramekins carefully (they will be hot). Drizzle each with a small amount of chili crisp, sprinkle roasted sesame seeds, and scatter chopped green onion on top.

   Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

350

Protein

20 g

Carbohydrates

30 g

Fat

15 g

Fiber

2 g