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Dumpling Lasagna
A steamed layered dumpling casserole with seasoned pork, napa cabbage, wonton wrappers and chilli oil.
From YouTube · Jan 22, 2026
A steamed layered dumpling casserole with seasoned pork, napa cabbage, wonton wrappers and chilli oil.
10 min
Prep time
20 min
Cook time
30 min
Total time
6 servings
Yield
Ingredients
14 ingredientsAdjust servings
Ingredients update with servings
- 2 lb ground pork (or chicken)
- 1/2 cup green onion
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp minced ginger
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp Chinese five-spice
- 2 tbsp chicken powder
- 1 tbsp MSG (optional)
- 1/2 cup water, for the filling
- Wonton wrappers, as needed
- Napa cabbage, as needed
- Chili oil, as needed
- 1/4 cup water, for the top layer
Method
6 steps- Combine the ground pork or chicken, cornstarch, garlic, sesame oil, chicken powder, five-spice, MSG if using, green onion, ginger and 1/2 cup water. Mix well.
- In a 10–12 oz soufflé cup, layer the meat mixture, Napa cabbage, a wonton wrapper and a little chili oil. Repeat to make 3 layers.
- Pour 1/4 cup water over the top layer. Do not add chili oil to the very top until after cooking.
- Place the soufflé cup in a pot containing about 1 inch of water over medium-high heat.
- Bring the water to a boil, cover the pot, and steam for 15–20 minutes, until the filling is cooked through.
- Finish with chili oil and serve hot.
Recipe notes
Helpful tips
- Build the layers evenly so the filling cooks consistently.
- Keep the pot covered while steaming.
- Add the final chilli oil only after cooking.
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- 10-12 oz soufflé cups
- Large pot with lid
- Wooden spoon
Storage
Refrigerate leftovers promptly in covered containers and reheat thoroughly before serving.
Substitutions
Ground porkGround chicken
The source explicitly allows chicken.
MSGOmit
The source marks MSG as optional.
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