Weeknight Dinners
Dumpling Lasagna
Juicy, gingery and wildly comforting. Think dumplings, but layered like lasagna for a clever shortcut dinner.
Serves
2 to 3
Prep
15 mins
Cook
20 mins
Ingredients
Filling
• 500 g minced beef or chicken
• 1 carrot, grated
• 2 tbsp chicken broth
• 1 tsp brown sugar
• 1 tbsp tamari or light soy sauce
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tsp rice vinegar
• 2 tsp oyster sauce
• Black pepper
• 2 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
• 1 bunch spring onions, finely chopped
• 2 to 3 garlic cloves, finely grated
• 1 pack wonton wrappers
To finish
• A splash of hot stock or broth
• Spring onions
• Sesame seeds
• Chilli oil or chilli crisp
Method
1. In a large bowl, combine the mince, carrot, broth, brown sugar, tamari, sesame oil, rice vinegar, oyster sauce, pepper, ginger, spring onions and garlic. Mix until evenly combined and slightly sticky.
2. Press a thin layer of the filling into the base of a heatproof dish. Add a double layer of wonton wrappers. Repeat until you reach the top, finishing with wonton wrappers.
3. Pour a small splash of hot stock or broth around the edges so the layers steam and stay juicy.
4. Steam for about 20 minutes, until the centre is hot and fully cooked through.
5. Leave to rest for 5 minutes if you want neater slices, or serve straight away for a more brothy finish. Top with spring onions, sesame seeds and chilli oil.
Good For You Note
Ginger and garlic do more than flavour this. Both are often used to support digestion and immune health, while carrot adds beta-carotene and a little fibre. The broth keeps the whole thing juicy without needing a heavy cream or cheese sauce.