Napa Cabbage Dumpling Lasagna

Name: Napa Cabbage Dumpling Lasagna (Low-Carb)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 1/2 lb ground pork; 1/4 lb shrimp, chopped; 3 green onions, sliced; 1 tbsp ginger, minced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tsp sesame oil; 1 tbsp oyster sauce; 1 tsp brown sugar; 1/2 head napa cabbage, leaves separated; 1 cup chicken broth; 2 tbsp soy sauce, for sauce; 1 tsp chili oil; 1 tsp black sesame seeds, for garnish

Napa cabbage dumpling lasagna is a low-carb, high-protein alternative to traditional dumplings that layers seasoned ground pork and shrimp between steamed cabbage leaves, delivering soup dumpling flavor without the carb load.

🌍Asian 🏷️Napa cabbage 🏷️Dumpling 🏷️Lasagna 🏷️Low-carb High-protein

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Total

30 min

Servings

1

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$26–$43

Recipe Source

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Ingredients

1/2 lb ground pork
1/4 lb shrimp, chopped
3 green onions, sliced
1 tbsp ginger, minced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tbsp oyster sauce
1 tsp brown sugar
1/2 head napa cabbage, leaves separated
1 cup chicken broth
2 tbsp soy sauce, for sauceoptional
1 tsp chili oiloptional
1 tsp black sesame seeds, for garnishoptional

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Instructions

1
In a large bowl, combine the ground pork, chopped shrimp, sliced green onions, minced ginger, and minced garlic.
2
Season the mixture with soy sauce, sesame oil, oyster sauce, and brown sugar. Mix until well combined.
3
In a heatproof container, such as a glass meal prep container, arrange a layer of napa cabbage leaves to cover the bottom.
4
Spread a layer of the meat mixture over the cabbage.
5
Repeat the layering process, alternating between cabbage and the meat mixture, finishing with a final layer of cabbage on top.
6
Pour the chicken broth into the container around the edges of the layers.
7
Place the container in a steamer or a large pot with about an inch of boiling water. Cover and steam for 15-20 minutes, or until the meat is fully cooked.
8
To serve, drizzle with a sauce made from soy sauce and chili oil. Garnish with additional sliced green onions and black sesame seeds.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Blanch napa cabbage leaves for 2-3 minutes before layering to make them pliable and prevent cracking.
Mince ginger and garlic finely so they distribute evenly through the filling and cook through completely.
Pack the lasagna firmly in the steamer so layers hold together during steaming but avoid compacting so hard that steam cannot penetrate.
Reserve steaming liquid as a light sauce or broth to drizzle over finished lasagna for added flavor and moisture.

Substitutions

Ground pork → ground chicken or turkey (keeps cooking time the same)
Shrimp → ground beef or skip entirely and increase pork to 3/4 lb
Sesame oil → avocado oil or neutral cooking oil (sesame adds toasted flavor; substitute will be milder)
Oyster sauce → soy sauce or tamari (use 2 tbsp total soy sauce if omitting oyster sauce)

Storage & make-ahead

Store cooled lasagna in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat by steaming for 5-7 minutes until warmed through, or microwave covered for 2-3 minutes.

Equipment

steamer basket or steamer insert · large pot or wok for steaming

Common Questions

Can I make this ahead?

Yes. Assemble the lasagna up to 24 hours ahead, cover, and refrigerate. Steam for 15-18 minutes when ready to cook.

What's the best way to steam this?

Use a bamboo steamer basket or metal steamer insert over boiling water. Keep the napa cabbage leaves from drying by covering with a damp kitchen towel during steaming.