Soup Dumpling Lasagna Recipe

Introduction

Soup Dumpling Lasagna is a delightful fusion dish combining the delicate flavors of soup dumplings with the layered comfort of lasagna. This unique recipe features tofu and shiitake mushrooms wrapped in wonton wrappers and steamed to tender perfection. It’s a flavorful, comforting treat perfect for adventurous home cooks.

Ingredients

• 6 pieces dried shiitake mushrooms
• 7 oz extra firm tofu
• 1 tbsp ginger, finely grated
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 scallion, finely sliced
• ½ cup shredded Chinese cabbage or greens
• 2 tsp sesame oil
• 2 tsp low sodium tamari
• 1 tsp maple syrup
• 2 tsp gochujang
• 1 tsp miso paste
• 15 wonton wrappers
• 1 tsp crispy chili oil
• 2 cups boiling water (for rehydrating mushrooms)

Instructions

1. Step 1: Rehydrate the mushrooms by rinsing the dried shiitake and placing them in a heat-safe bowl. Pour 2 cups of boiling water over the mushrooms, cover, and steep for 20 minutes until very soft. Separate the mushrooms from the liquid, reserving the soaking liquid for broth later, and finely dice the mushrooms.
2. Step 2: Crumble the tofu with your hands into a mixing bowl. Add the diced shiitake, grated ginger, minced garlic, sliced scallion, shredded cabbage, sesame oil, tamari, and maple syrup. Mix well.
3. Step 3: In a small bowl, whisk together the gochujang and miso paste with about ¼ cup of the reserved mushroom broth until smooth. Add this mixture to the tofu bowl and combine thoroughly.
4. Step 4: Prepare three small heat-safe bowls or mugs (around 1.5 cups volume each). Place one wonton wrapper at the bottom of each bowl, spread a thin layer of filling over it, then repeat layering wrapper and filling until you have three layers total. Pour some reserved mushroom broth over the final filling layer to almost cover it, then seal the top with two wonton wrappers.
5. Step 5: Place the bowls in a steamer or a pan fitted with a steamer basket. Cover and steam for 15 minutes until the wonton wrappers are tender and the filling is thoroughly heated. Use heatproof gloves to handle the bowls as they will be hot.
6. Step 6: Remove the bowls carefully and spoon crispy chili oil over each serving. Serve immediately while hot.

Tips & Variations

• For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free tamari and wonton wrappers made from alternative flours if available.
• Add finely chopped mushrooms or other vegetables to the filling for extra texture and flavor.
• If you don’t have a steamer, place a heatproof rack upside down in a large pot with a lid, add water below the rack, and steam the bowls over simmering water.
• Adjust the amount of gochujang to control the spice level according to your preference.

Storage

Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat gently in a steamer or microwave until warmed through. Avoid reheating too long to prevent the wrappers from becoming overly soft.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use fresh mushrooms instead of dried shiitake?

Yes, but dried shiitake mushrooms provide a deeper, more concentrated flavor. If using fresh, sauté them first and add a bit of vegetable broth to mimic the soaking liquid.

How do I prevent the wonton wrappers from sticking together?

Keep the wrappers covered with a damp cloth while working, and lightly brush with water between layers when assembling to help them seal without sticking excessively.

Soup Dumpling Lasagna Recipe

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Soup Dumpling Lasagna is a creative Asian fusion dish that layers delicate wonton wrappers with a savory filling of rehydrated shiitake mushrooms, crumbled tofu, aromatic ginger, garlic, scallions, and Chinese cabbage, all enhanced with bold flavors from gochujang, miso, and sesame oil. Steamed to tender perfection, this comforting vegan lasagna is served with a drizzle of crispy chili oil for a spicy, satisfying finish.

• Author: zara
• Prep Time: 30 minutes
• Cook Time: 15 minutes
• Total Time: 45 minutes
• Yield: 3 servings 1x
• Category: Main Course
• Method: Steaming
• Cuisine: Asian Fusion
• Diet: Vegan

Ingredients

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For Rehydrating Mushrooms

• 6 pieces dried shiitake mushrooms
• 2 cups boiling water (for rehydrating mushrooms)

For Filling

• 7 oz extra firm tofu
• 1 tbsp ginger (finely grated)
• 1 clove garlic (minced)
• 1 scallion (finely sliced)
• ½ cup shredded Chinese cabbage or greens
• 2 tsp sesame oil
• 2 tsp low sodium tamari
• 1 tsp maple syrup
• 2 tsp gochujang
• 1 tsp miso paste

Assembly & Serving

• 15 wonton wrappers
• 1 tsp crispy chili oil

Instructions

1. Rehydrate the Mushrooms: Rinse the dried shiitake mushrooms thoroughly. Place them in a heat-safe bowl, cover with 2 cups of boiling water, and let steep for 20 minutes until they become very soft. Drain the mushrooms, reserving the soaking liquid to use as a flavorful broth later. Finely dice the mushrooms for the filling.
2. Prepare the Filling: Crumble the extra firm tofu by hand into a mixing bowl. Add the finely diced shiitake mushrooms, grated ginger, minced garlic, sliced scallion, shredded Chinese cabbage, sesame oil, low sodium tamari, and maple syrup. Stir to combine all ingredients evenly.
3. Mix Flavor Paste: In a small bowl, whisk together the gochujang and miso paste with about ¼ cup of the reserved mushroom broth until smooth. Pour this mixture into the tofu bowl and mix thoroughly to integrate all the flavors into the filling.
4. Assemble the Lasagna: Take three small heat-safe bowls or mugs (each about 1.5 cups in volume). Place one wonton wrapper at the bottom of each bowl. Spread a thin layer of filling over the wrapper, then layer with another wrapper and filling. Repeat to create a total of three layers of wonton wrapper and filling. Pour some of the reserved mushroom broth over the final filling layer so it nearly covers it, then seal the top with two additional wonton wrappers to enclose the ingredients.
5. Steam the Dish: Place the assembled bowls into a steamer or a pan fitted with a steamer basket. Cover and steam for 15 minutes until the wonton wrappers are tender and the filling is heated through. Handle the bowls carefully with gloves as they will be hot.
6. Serve: Drizzle each serving with crispy chili oil and serve immediately for a warm, spicy finish.

Notes

• If you don’t have a steamer, place a metal rack or small heatproof trivet in a deep pan, add water just below the rack, and cover the pan tightly with a lid or foil. Steam the bowls over medium heat.
• Extra reserved mushroom broth can be saved for soup later or to thin additional fillings.
• To make this gluten-free, substitute tamari with a certified gluten-free tamari and verify wonton wrappers are gluten-free or substitute with rice paper sheets.
• Be careful when handling the hot bowls right out of the steamer to avoid burns.
• This recipe can be doubled easily by increasing the number of bowls and ingredients.

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