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Viral Dumpling Lasagna Recipe

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This Viral Dumpling Lasagna is an innovative and delicious fusion dish combining the flavors of traditional dumplings with the structure of lasagna. Layers of savory ground chicken, shiitake mushrooms, and aromatic seasonings are sandwiched between sheets of dumpling wrappers, then steamed to perfection. Finished with a tangy tahini-based sauce, chili oil, fresh chives, and sesame seeds, this dish offers a unique texture and rich, harmonious flavors that will impress any foodie.

Ingredients

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Meat Filling

  • 500 g ground chicken mince
  • 5 spring onions, finely sliced
  • 100 g shiitake mushrooms, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 inch ginger, minced
  • 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon MSG (optional)

Wrappers

  • 27 dumpling wrappers (round or square)
  • 75 ml water

Sauce

  • 1 tablespoon tahini or peanut butter
  • ½ teaspoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
  • ½ lime, juiced
  • ½ tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 garlic clove, minced

Toppings

  • Chilli oil
  • 10 g chives, finely sliced
  • Sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. Prepare the meat filling: In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, finely sliced spring onions, chopped shiitake mushrooms, minced garlic, and ginger. Add the light soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, sesame oil, sugar, ground black pepper, and MSG if using. Mix thoroughly until the mixture is well combined and silky in texture.
  2. Layer the dumpling lasagna: Take a heatproof dish approximately 7″x9″x3″ deep. Spread about one third of the meat filling evenly on the bottom. Cover this with 9 dumpling wrappers laid out with minimal overlap to resemble a lasagna sheet layer. Add another layer of the meat filling on top of the wrappers, followed by another layer of dumpling wrappers, then the remaining meat filling, and finally a last layer of dumpling wrappers.
  3. Add water for steaming: Gently pour 75 ml of water over the layered dumpling lasagna to introduce moisture essential for steaming.
  4. Steam the lasagna: Place the assembled dish into a steaming basket. Set the basket over a pan containing 2-3 inches of boiling water, ensuring it does not touch the water. Cover with a lid and steam on high heat for 17 minutes until the wrappers become wrinkly and dimples form, indicating they are cooked through.
  5. Make the sauce: While steaming, mix tahini (or peanut butter), sugar, light soy sauce, lime juice, sesame oil, and minced garlic in a small bowl until smooth and well combined.
  6. Serve: Carefully remove the steaming basket from heat to avoid burns. Drizzle the tahini sauce over the dumpling lasagna, then top with chili oil, finely sliced chives, and sesame seeds. Serve immediately and enjoy this delightful fusion dish!

Notes

  • You can substitute the ground chicken with ground pork, beef, or turkey if desired.
  • Using fresh dumpling wrappers can enhance the texture, but store-bought frozen wrappers work well too; just thaw before use.
  • Adjust the level of chili oil to suit your spice preference.
  • If MSG is not preferred, it can be omitted without significantly affecting the flavor.
  • Ensure the steaming water does not evaporate completely during the process; add more if necessary.

Keywords: dumpling lasagna, ground chicken recipe, steamed dumplings, Asian fusion, easy dinner, tahini sauce

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