Viral Dumpling Lasagna 🤤

Ingredients

• 300 g Ground Pork (lean, finely minced)
• 200 g Shrimp (peeled, deveined, finely chopped)
• 100 g Shiitake Mushrooms (stems removed, minced)
• 3 stalks Green Onions (white and green parts, finely sliced)
• 2 Tbsp Cornstarch (for binding)
• 0.5 tsp Baking Soda (helps tenderize the meat)
• 1 Tbsp Shaoxing Wine (Chinese cooking wine)
• 2 Tbsp Oyster Sauce (adds umami)
• 30 pieces Dumpling Wrappers (round, about 8‑cm diameter)
• 1 medium Carrot (julienned for decorative cut‑outs)
• 2 Tbsp Fresh Cilantro (chopped for garnish)
• 2 stalks Green Onion (for garnish) (thinly sliced)
• 1 Tbsp Soy Sauce (optional drizzle at serving)

Instructions

1. Make the Filling

   In a large mixing bowl combine ground pork, chopped shrimp, minced shiitake mushrooms, sliced green onions, cornstarch, baking soda, Shaoxing wine and oyster sauce. Mix vigorously with a wooden spoon until the mixture becomes a smooth, slightly sticky paste.

   Time: PT10M

2. Prepare the Dumpling Wrappers

   Fill a shallow bowl with warm water. Quickly dip each dumpling wrapper in the water to soften, then lay them flat on a clean kitchen towel. Set aside.

   Time: PT5M

3. Layer the Casserole Dish

   Grease the small casserole dish lightly. Begin with a single layer of softened wrappers covering the bottom. Spoon a thin layer of the meat paste over the wrappers, spreading evenly. Repeat the wrapper‑meat layering until all filling is used, finishing with a top layer of wrappers.

   Time: PT10M

4. Create Decorative Cut‑outs and Add Carrots

   Using the cookie cutter, cut one small circle in the center of the top wrapper layer and another on a corner. Place the carrot julienne strips into the cut‑outs, arranging them like flower petals.

   Time: PT5M

5. Steam the Dumpling Lasagna

   Place the casserole dish in a steamer basket or a large frying pan with about 2‑3 cm of boiling water. Cover tightly and steam over medium‑high heat for 15‑20 minutes, until the meat is fully cooked and the wrappers are tender.

   Time: PT20M

   Temperature: Medium‑high heat

6. Add Final Garnishes

   Remove the dish from the steamer. Sprinkle chopped cilantro and sliced green onion over the top. Drizzle a little soy sauce if desired.

   Time: PT2M

7. Serve

   Slice the dumpling lasagna into squares and serve hot directly from the dish or on a serving platter.

   Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

350

Protein

20 g

Carbohydrates

30 g

Fat

15 g

Fiber

2 g