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Viral Dumpling Lasagna showcasing layers of dumplings and cheese

Viral Dumpling Lasagna

A delightful dish that combines the comforting flavors of dumplings with layers of classic lasagna, perfect for family dinners and visually appealing for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 17 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Fusion
Calories: 410
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Meat Mixture
  • 500 g ground chicken mince
  • 5 pieces spring onions (finely sliced)
  • 100 g shiitake mushrooms (finely chopped)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 inch ginger (minced)
  • 2 tbsp light soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp rice wine vinegar
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp MSG (optional)
Dumpling Wrappers
  • 27 pieces dumpling wrappers round or square
Tahini Sauce
  • 1 tbsp tahini (or peanut butter)
  • 1/2 tsp sugar
  • 1 tbsp light soy sauce
  • 1/2 pieces lime (juiced)
  • 1/2 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 clove garlic (minced)
Garnish
  • 1 tbsp chili oil
  • 10 g chives (finely sliced)
  • sesame seeds
Water for Steaming
  • 75 ml water

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large bowl, mix the ground chicken, chopped spring onions, finely chopped shiitake mushrooms, minced garlic, minced ginger, light soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, sesame oil, sugar, ground black pepper, and MSG (if using). Stir until everything is combined well.
  2. Take a heatproof dish about 7" x 9" and 3" deep. Spread one-third of the meat mixture into the bottom of the dish.
  3. Place 9 dumpling wrappers on top of the meat mixture with minimal overlap.
  4. Add another layer of the meat filling, followed by another layer of dumpling wrappers, and repeat with the final layer of meat filling. Finish with one more layer of dumpling wrappers on top.
  5. Gently pour 75 ml of water over the complete dish.
Cooking
  1. Prepare a steaming basket and place your dish inside, then set the basket on top of a pan filled with 2-3 inches of water. Cover with a lid and steam on high heat for 17 minutes.
Sauce Preparation
  1. While it’s steaming, mix the tahini, sugar, soy sauce, lime juice, sesame oil, and minced garlic in a bowl to prepare the sauce.
Serving
  1. Once done, check the dumpling wrappers; they should be wrinkly and dimpled. Carefully take the dish out of the steamer, avoiding the hot steam.
  2. Drizzle the tahini dressing over the top, and add chili oil, chives, and sesame seeds. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

Mix the meat mixture well to help the flavors blend. Avoid overlapping the dumpling wrappers too much to ensure they cook evenly. You can experiment with different fillings like pork or shrimp.