Viral Dumpling Lasagna

Ingredients

• 12 dumpling wrappers (or wonton pastry; 12-15 pieces)
• 2 tbsp water (for the ramekin)
• 300 g pork mince (freshly ground preferred)
• 1 green onion (chopped)
• 1 clove garlic (minced)
• 1 tsp fresh ginger (minced)
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 0.5 tbsp dark soy sauce
• 1 tbsp oyster sauce
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1 tsp mirin (or Shaoxing wine)
• salt and pepper (to taste)
• 2 tbsp cold water (for the filling)

Steps

1. 1

   In a medium mixing bowl, combine the pork mince, chopped green onion, minced garlic, minced ginger, cornstarch, soy sauce, dark soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, and mirin (or Shaoxing wine).

2. 2

   Add 2 tablespoons of cold water to the meat mixture and season with salt and pepper to taste. Mix vigorously in one direction until the filling becomes slightly sticky and well-emulsified.

3. 3

   Prepare a large ramekin or small heat-proof baking dish by adding 2 tablespoons of water to the bottom.

4. 4

   Begin layering the lasagna: Place a dumpling wrapper at the bottom of the ramekin, then spread a thin, even layer of the pork filling on top.

5. 5

   Repeat the layering process with the remaining wrappers and filling until the ramekin is full, finishing with a wrapper on top.

6. 6

   Place the ramekin in a steamer basket over boiling water. Cover and steam for approximately 15 minutes, or until the pork is fully cooked through and the wrappers are translucent and tender.

7. 7

   Carefully remove the ramekin from the steamer and let it rest for a minute before serving.

Notes

For the best texture, the author recommends mincing your own pork at home. If you don't have a steamer, you can place the ramekin in a larger baking dish with a water bath (bain-marie) in the oven, though steaming is the primary method suggested.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• dumplings
• pork
• steamed
• fusion
• viral recipe
• dinner