This viral dumpling lasagna, also called viral pork dumpling lasagna or viral soup dumpling lasagna, is a fun way to enjoy classic dumplings without folding a single one!
It's basically Chinese lasagna, layered with dumpling fillings and baked until the wrappers turn soft and steamy. I saw this trend popping up everywhere and had to try it, and after a couple of rounds tweaking the filling and the water-bath timing, this is the version that actually works. One of the best food trends I've tried, and perfect for easy weeknight dinners!
If you love quick & easy recipes like this one, you'll also LOVE my Chicken Caesar Wraps, Creamy Chicken Garlic Parmesan & my Viral Turkish Pasta!
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Ingredients Notes
- Wrappers: round or square wonton wrappers both work here, just layer them like lasagna sheets. You'll need about 27 for a 7×9 dish.
- Ground pork: ground chicken or turkey both work, and it's easily made vegetarian, swap the pork for soy curls or crumbles (one reader did exactly that and loved it).
See recipe card for the remaining ingredients and quantities!
Instructions
Add all ingredients to a big bowl!
Mix together!
Layer the dumpling lasagne with the meat filling & wontons!
Bake for 30 minutes!
Easy Dumpling Lasagna
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Make the filling: In a large bowl, combine the ground pork, spring onions, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sugar, chicken bouillon, garlic powder, and chili sauce. Mix well until the mixture looks smooth and slightly sticky. (WATCH VIDEO BELOW)
- Assemble the lasagna: Lightly grease a 7×9-inch, 3-inch-deep heatproof dish. Spread about ¼ of the meat mixture evenly over the bottom. Arrange 6 dumpling wrappers on top with minimal overlap, like lasagna sheets. Gently press them down so they stick.
- Repeat the layers: Add another layer of meat, then wrappers, repeating until you’ve used everything, finishing with a layer of wrappers on top. (Double layer of wontons on top!)
- Add water + steam bake: Carefully pour the hot water over the dumplings. Place the dish into a larger baking pan and pour boiling waterinto the outer pan until it reaches halfway up the sides of the dumpling dish. Cover tightly with foil or a lid.
- Bake: Bake at 400°F (205°C) for 30–40 minutes, checking at the 30-minute mark. Bake time may vary depending on how insulated your bakeware is—the wrappers should be soft, wrinkly, and fully cooked.
- Finish & serve: Once baked, drizzle generously with soy sauce, peanut butter, chili oil, and finish with chives and sesame seeds. Serve hot and enjoy. (WATCH VIDEO BELOW)
Nutrition
Notes
How to Store:
- Fridge: airtight container up to 3 days. Reheat covered with a splash of water to re-steam the wrappers.
- Not freezer-friendly, the wrappers lose their texture once frozen and thawed.
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Frequently Asked Question for Easy Viral Dumpling Lasagna Recipe
Can I make this ahead?
Yes. Assemble, cover, refrigerate, and add hot water right before baking.
Why didn't my water bubble?
Heavy bakeware and dense layers insulate heat. Even without visible bubbling, steam still cooks the dumplings.
Is this the same as soup dumplings?
It's inspired by them. This viral soup dumpling lasagna gives you similar textures and flavors without the work.
Can I make it vegetarian?
Definitely. Swap the ground pork for soy curls or plant-based crumbles, and use a vegetarian chili sauce. One reader made it this way with gochujang and miso and loved it.
Pairing
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Rita Shan says
Loved this! I made this vegetarian with soy curls/crumbles instead and also subbed gochujang for chili sauce and miso for soy sauce; I added in half a head of cabbage for some fiber. I've already made it twice in the past month, so thank you for this recipe 🙂