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Dumpling Lasagna in a Bowl (no folding required)

Why you’ll love this recipe

If you're looking for a comforting meal, try making Dumpling lasagna in a bowl for a delightful twist on traditional flavors.

  • Effortless "Pleat-Free" Prep: Skip the hours of individual folding; by layering the ingredients, you get a beautiful, professional presentation with minimal manual labor.
  • Intense Flavor Infusion: Unlike individual dumplings where the filling is isolated, the lasagna style allows the savory pork fats and chive oils to soak into multiple layers of dough.
  • Perfect for Meal Prep: This sturdy, layered format holds its shape beautifully, making it easier to transport and reheat than delicate individual dumplings.

Key Ingredients

  • Pork and Chive Filling: The rich, aromatic base; when layered, the garlic chives create a beautiful green "stripe" that looks stunning when sliced.
  • Store-bought Dumpling Wrappers: These act as the "noodles" of the dish, providing a soft, silky contrast to the hearty meat filling.
  • Toasted Sesame Oil: Often used in the filling, it provides a nutty, fragrant aroma that is released as the entire "lasagna" steams.

✅Quick Tips: Lightly overlap the dumpling wrappers in each layer to ensure there are no gaps, creating a solid "cake" structure that won't fall apart when cut.

Key Steps

  • Step 1: One layer of filling topped with another layer dumpling wrapper and keep going
  • Step 2: Cover with a lid and steam on medium heat for 15 minutes
  • Step 3: Drizzle over some chili oil and enjoy!
Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 30 mins
Cooking Method:
Courses:
Servings: 4
Description

By layering store-bought dumpling wrappers like sheets of pasta, this recipe creates a multi-textured, succulent "cake" of flavors. The unique steaming process allows the juices from the pork and chives to permeate every layer, resulting in a tender, melt-in-your-mouth dish that is perfect for slicing and sharing.

Ingredients:
  • 1 bag store bought dumpling wrapper
    • Filling:
  • 1 lb ground pork
  • 150 g Chinese chives (finely chopped)
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • ½ tsp white pepper
  • ½ tsp salt
    • Filling Water
  • 1 tbsp sichuan peppercorn
  • 3 slices of ginger
  • 1 stall of scallion
  • A bowl of hot water
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp Chinese black vinegar
  • 1 tsp chili oil
Keywords: Dumplings, Steamed, One-pot, Easy, Chinese, 20-min
Read it online: https://ailalinrecipes.com/recipe/dumpling-lasagna-in-a-bowl-no-folding-required/
Aila Lin
Recipe Creator and Food Blogger

Hi, I'm Aila, an avid foodie who enjoy eating, cooking and sharing food. I'm currently based in Seattle, WA, and loves traveling, sharing new recipes, and spending time with my family cooking them their favorite food!