Skillet Dumpling Lasagna

Ingredients

• 350 g Ground pork
• 2 Scallions, finely chopped
• 100 g Chinese leek, finely chopped
• 1 tsp Better Than Bouillon chicken base (To dissolve in the filling water)
• 60 ml Water (For the filling)
• 3 tbsp Soy sauce (To season the filling)
• 1 tbsp Oyster sauce
• 1 tsp Grated ginger
• 0.5 tsp Salt
• 0.5 tsp Black pepper
• 1 tbsp Sesame oil
• 1.5 tbsp Neutral oil (Use between 1 and 2 tablespoons)
• 1 paquete Dumpling wrappers (Approximately 1 package)
• 60 ml Water (For steaming)
• 0.5 tsp Better Than Bouillon chicken base (For the cooking liquid)
• 1 tbsp Soy sauce (For the chili sauce)
• 2 tbsp Chili oil
• 0.5 tsp Sesame seeds (For the sauce)
• Chopped scallions (For garnish, to taste)

Steps

1. 1

   Place the ground pork, scallions, Chinese leek, soy sauce, oyster sauce, ginger, salt, black pepper, and sesame oil in a large bowl.

2. 2

   Dissolve 1 teaspoon of Better Than Bouillon in 60 ml of water. Pour this mixture over the meat.

3. 3

   Mix vigorously for 2–3 minutes, until the filling is sticky and has fully absorbed the liquid.

4. 4

   Heat the neutral oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.

5. 5

   Place a layer of dumpling wrappers in the skillet and spread a layer of the pork filling on top. Repeat the layers as shown in the video, finishing with all of the filling.

6. 6

   Mix 60 ml of water with ½ teaspoon of Better Than Bouillon. Pour the liquid evenly over the entire skillet and around the edges.

7. 7

   Cover the skillet and cook over medium heat for approximately 8 minutes, until the pork is fully cooked, reaches 71 °C in the center, and the wrappers are tender.

8. 8

   While the lasagna cooks, mix 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, 2 tablespoons of chili oil, and ½ teaspoon of sesame seeds in a small bowl.

9. 9

   Remove the lid and continue cooking for 2–4 minutes, until the remaining liquid evaporates and the bottom wrappers are golden brown and crispy.

10. 10

    Drizzle the chili sauce over the dumpling lasagna. Finish with plenty of chopped scallions and serve immediately.

Notes

The quantity of wrappers is not specified exactly: the author used approximately one package. Serve immediately to preserve the crispy texture of the base. The chili sauce can be adjusted to taste.

Nutrition per serving

• main course
• dinner
• one-pan cooking
• steamed
• crispy
• dumplings
• pork
• Asian food