Description
A delightful fusion of traditional lasagna and Asian dumplings, featuring layers of savory ground meat, vibrant vegetables, and gooey cheese, all wrapped in delicate dumpling wrappers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 24 dumpling or wonton wrappers
- 1 pound ground pork or chicken
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 medium carrot, julienned
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 5 ounces napa cabbage, shredded
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 7 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
- 3.5 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 spring onions, thinly sliced for garnish
- Black and white sesame seeds for garnish
- For the Soy Ginger Sauce:
- 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey or brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- Add vegetable oil to a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion, garlic, and ginger until aromatic, about 2 minutes.
- Introduce the ground pork or chicken, breaking it up as it cooks until browned and cooked through.
- Stir in the julienned carrot, sliced bell pepper, and napa cabbage. Sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until the veggies are tender-crisp.
- Add soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. Mix well and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- In a medium saucepan, combine the soy ginger sauce ingredients (excluding the cornstarch slurry) and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Whisk in the cornstarch slurry, stirring until thickened—about 1 to 2 minutes.
- Lightly grease a baking dish. Spread a thin layer of the soy ginger sauce at the bottom, then layer 8 dumpling wrappers over it.
- Spread one-third of the meat-vegetable mixture over the wrappers, followed by one-third of the cheeses, then drizzle with more sauce.
- Repeat the layering process two more times, ending with cheese and sauce on top.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 to 15 minutes until golden and bubbling.
- Let the dish rest for 10 minutes before garnishing with spring onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
Consider swapping ground pork for chicken or tofu for a vegetarian option. You can also use rice wrappers for a gluten-free version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg