Can I use chicken or turkey instead of pork?

Yes, any ground meat works. Add a bit more sesame oil for moisture with leaner meats.

What if I don't have ramekins?

Use oven-safe mugs, small bowls, or even a single baking dish for a larger version.

Where do I find dumpling wrappers?

Look in the refrigerated section of Asian grocery stores, or near tofu in many supermarkets.

Viral Pork Dumpling Lasagna

Name: Viral Pork Dumpling Lasagna
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 ramekins
Cuisine: East Asian
Ingredients: 0.75 lb ground pork; 1.5 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tsp garlic; 1 tsp fresh ginger; 2 tsp oyster sauce; 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine; 2 tsp sesame oil; 0.25 cup green onions; 0.5 tsp salt; 0.5 tsp black pepper; 12 whole round dumpling wrappers; 2 tbsp water; 2 tbsp chili oil

A viral TikTok sensation — deconstructed soup dumplings layered lasagna-style in ramekins and steamed for a juicy, umami-packed meal in 25 minutes.

Prep Time

10 min

Cook Time

15 min

Total Time

25 min

Servings

6 ramekins

Calories

295/serving

Difficulty

Easy

by Replay RecipesEast Asian Cuisine

DinnerAsianComfort Food

Nutrition Per Serving

295Calories

18gProtein

22gCarbs

15gFat

1gFiber

1gSugar

Ingredients

0.75 lb ground pork
1.5 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp garlic
1 tsp fresh ginger
2 tsp oyster sauce
1 tbsp Shaoxing wine
2 tsp sesame oil
0.25 cup green onions
0.5 tsp salt
0.5 tsp black pepper
12 whole round dumpling wrappers
2 tbsp water
2 tbsp chili oil

Servings

6 ramekins

Ingredients

Mix the pork filling

In a large bowl, combine the ground pork with soy sauce, minced garlic, minced ginger, oyster sauce, Shaoxing wine, sesame oil, chopped green onions, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly until the seasonings are evenly distributed.

Layer the ramekins

In each ramekin or oven-safe mug, place a layer of the pork mixture, then a round dumpling wrapper, then another layer of pork. Add about 2 tablespoons of water to each ramekin, then top with a final dumpling wrapper, pressing it down so it's partially submerged.

Steam the lasagnas

Set the filled ramekins in a large pot or Dutch oven with water filled halfway up the sides. Cover with a tight-fitting lid and bring to a simmer. Steam for 15 minutes until the pork is cooked through and the wrappers are translucent and tender.

15 min

Finish and serve

Carefully remove ramekins from the pot. Drizzle generously with chili oil and garnish with extra green onions. Serve immediately in the ramekins.

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Tips & Variations

The water in each ramekin creates steam from within, making the wrappers silky
Don't overfill — leave a little room for the filling to expand as it cooks

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use chicken or turkey instead of pork?: Yes, any ground meat works. Add a bit more sesame oil for moisture with leaner meats.
What if I don't have ramekins?: Use oven-safe mugs, small bowls, or even a single baking dish for a larger version.
Where do I find dumpling wrappers?: Look in the refrigerated section of Asian grocery stores, or near tofu in many supermarkets.

Recipe inspired by the original at themodernnonna.com. Ingredients and factual cooking data extracted; instructions independently written.

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