Dumpling Lasagna Bake Pork (Printable Version)

Layered casserole featuring ground pork, cabbage, dumpling wrappers, and flavorful sauce baked until golden.

# What You'll Need:

→ Pork Filling

01 - 1 lb ground pork
02 - 1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger
03 - 4 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 3 green onions, finely chopped
05 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce
06 - 1 tablespoon sesame oil
07 - 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
08 - 1 teaspoon sugar
09 - ½ teaspoon ground white pepper
10 - 1 cup shredded carrots
11 - 2 cups napa cabbage, finely chopped

→ Sauce

12 - 1 cup chicken broth
13 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce
14 - 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
15 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
16 - 1 teaspoon chili garlic sauce, optional
17 - 1 teaspoon cornstarch dissolved in 2 tablespoons water

→ Assembly

18 - 24 to 30 round dumpling wrappers
19 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
20 - 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, optional
21 - 2 green onions, sliced for garnish

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with neutral oil or cooking spray.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine ground pork, ginger, garlic, green onions, soy sauce, sesame oil, oyster sauce, sugar, white pepper, carrots, and cabbage. Mix thoroughly until evenly distributed.
03 - In a saucepan, whisk together chicken broth, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, and chili garlic sauce. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Stir in cornstarch slurry and cook until slightly thickened, approximately 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
04 - Spread a thin layer of sauce on the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
05 - Arrange a single layer of dumpling wrappers to cover the bottom. Top with half of the pork mixture and drizzle with sauce.
06 - Add another layer of dumpling wrappers, then distribute remaining pork mixture and additional sauce.
07 - Top with a final layer of dumpling wrappers. Pour any remaining sauce evenly over the top. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese and sesame seeds uniformly across the surface.
08 - Cover baking dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
09 - Remove foil and continue baking for 10 to 15 minutes until cheese is bubbling and golden brown.
10 - Allow casserole to rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with sliced green onions before serving.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Perfect fusion of Asian and Western comfort foods
  • Uses simple store-bought ingredients in a creative way
  • Make-ahead friendly for busy weeknights
  • Satisfying one-dish meal that feeds a crowd
  • Familiar enough for picky eaters but exciting for adventurous palates
02 -
  • Pre-cook a small amount of the pork filling to taste for seasoning before assembling the entire dish
  • For easier slicing and serving, let the bake rest for a full 10 minutes
  • If your dumpling wrappers are small, you may need to overlap them or use more to create complete layers
  • Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and actually taste even better the next day
  • For a crispy top, switch the oven to broil for the final 2 minutes of cooking
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