Pork Dumpling Lasagna

Want to know our biggest culinary obsession? Taking traditional flavors from different cultures and smashing them together into something totally new and wildly. This Pork Dumpling Lasagna had our attention immediately! It takes everything you love about juicy, slurp-worthy soup dumplings and turns it into a cozy, layered lasagna situation. We saw this recipe blowing up on TikTok and obviously had to see what’s up. Think of it as a deconstructed pork soup dumpling with way less effort, all the flavor, and a method so simple it feels almost sus. The result is a 5000/10, Bolbon approved, eat-it-multiple-times-a-week type meal, with 100% food fixation potential.

Before you start

• The Pork Dumpling Lasagna combines traditional flavors into a layered, cozy dish that mimics pork soup dumplings.
• This recipe is low effort, packed with flavor, and requires no dumpling folding skills.
• Use ground pork, soy sauce, garlic, and dumpling wrappers to create this savory meal.
• Customize the dish with different meats, plant-based alternatives, or additional veggies for a veggie-loaded version.
• Serve with fresh sides like Asian cucumber salad or shrimp spring rolls for a complete meal.

What stands out

If you love the taste of savory, garlicky, juicy dumplings you will be head over heels for this Pork Dumpling Lasagna. No dumpling folding skills required – you get all the pork dumpling flavor without any pinching or pleating. Just layer the ingredients set a timer and you’ve pretty much mastered this recipe. From there, the magic happens. As it steams, the pork releases its juices into the layers, creating a broth that soaks into the wonton wrappers and makes every bite ridiculously flavorful. The wonton wrappers turn silky and tender almost noodle like, while the pork stays fluffy and juicy. This recipe deserves all the hype! It’s low effort, packed with flavor, totally customizable, and perfectly portioned for an elite girl-dinner moment!

Ground Pork: The protein base adds hearty texture while still feeling light and tender.

Soy Sauce: Provides deep umami notes for authentic Asian flavor.

Garlic: Brings boldness to every bite.

Ginger: Smells and adds a sweet+savory hit of gentle spice.

Scallions: Fresh and bright, green onions help balance the richness of the dish.

Oyster Sauce: Adds savory depth and a slight sweetness for complexity.

Shaoxing Wine: This is totally optional, but we like using it to add a subtle, nutty flavor.

Sesame Oil: Elevates the dish with that signature toasty aroma.

Dumpling Wrappers: Creates layers of chewy texture that hold all the flavors together.

Water: Helps steam the layers, keeping the pork juicy and the wrappers soft.

Kitchen tip

Lightly press down each layer as you build it. Gently packing the pork and dumpling wrapper layers removes air pockets, helps the liquid distribute evenly, and gives you cleaner, more cohesive layers once it’s steamed.

Swaps

1. Feel free to swap ground pork for ground turkey, beef, or chicken.
2. Make these plant-based with your favorite meat alternative, mushrooms, or tofu instead of ground meat.
3. Instead of dumpling wrappers you can use wonton wrappers – which are slightly thinner – or even pieces of softened lasagna sheets for a creative twist.
4. There are a couple of swaps for Shaoxing wine in a pinch. Dry sherry is a 1:1 substitute that best mimics the flavor. However, you could also mix 1 tablespoon mirin with 1/2 tablespoon of rice vinegar for a balanced match.
5. For a veggie loaded version, add in finely chopped cabbage, carrots, green onions, and mushrooms.

Serve it with

• Fresh and flavorful Asian Cucumber Salad.
• A side of Quick Pickled Veggies.
• These colorful Shrimp Spring Rolls.
• This crunchy Korean Carrot Salad.

Questions

What can we substitute for the Shaoxing wine?

Dry sherry is the closest match to Shaoxing wine in both flavor and aroma and can be swapped in the exact same amount. Mirin also works well, however, you’ll need to adjust the sweetness by mixing 1 tablespoon of mirin with ½ tablespoon rice vinegar.

Can we make these ahead of time?

Absolutely! You can layer the ingredients in a ramekin up to 12 hours ahead and store in the refrigerator. Then, steam right before serving.

Can we freeze these?

These are best enjoyed fresh, however you can freeze assembled, uncooked ramekins for up to 1 month in a freezer bag. Steam them for an extra 8-10 minutes if cooking from frozen.

How do we know when they’re fully cooked?

The pork is fully cooked when it reaches an internal temp of 160F (71C). Additionally, the juices will run clear and the top dumpling layer will look glossy and set.

Can we use ground turkey or chicken instead of pork?

Absolutely! You can swap the ground pork for any ground meat of choice. Additionally, you can even use mushrooms or tofu for a plant-based version.

Ingredients

Makes 6 ramekins

• 350 grams ground pork, or any meat
• 1.5 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon minced ginger
• 2 teaspoons oyster sauce
• 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine, or dry sherry – optional
• 2 teaspoons sesame oil
• ¼ cup chopped green onions
• ½ teaspoon salt, to taste
• ½ teaspoon pepper
• round dumpling wrappers

Equipment

• Mixing Bowls
• Measuring Cups + Spoons
• 4 Ounce Ramekins
• Nakiri Knife
• Cutting Board
• Dutch Oven

Method

1. In a large bowl mix the ground pork with the rest of the ingredients.
2. In a mug or ramekin add a layer of the pork mixture followed by a dumpling wrapper then another layer of pork mixture.
3. Now, add 30 ml of water.
4. Finally, add 1 dumpling wrapper on top to finish off. The top dumpling wrapper should be pressed down and submerged in the water too.
5. Mine are layered in this order: pork, wrapper, pork, water, wrapper. We repeat this step for all of our ramekins.
6. Place ramekins in a large pot and add water halfway up the sides. Cover with a lid and steam for 15 minutes.
7. Add spicy chili oil and enjoy!

Kitchen notes

• Protein: Swap ground pork for turkey, beef, chicken, or use tofu/mushrooms for a plant-based twist.
• Wrappers: Dumpling wrappers, wontons, or softened lasagna sheets work.
• Shaoxing Wine: Dry sherry is a perfect 1:1 swap, or use 1 tbsp mirin + ½ tbsp rice vinegar.
• Veggies: Add cabbage, carrots, green onions, mushrooms for extra flavor.