Can I use another plant-based ground instead of Impossible?

Yes! Any plant-based ground works. Like Lightlife or Beyond Meat. You can also get creative and make your own using tofu or mushrooms!

What if I can't find dumpling wrappers?

Wonton wrappers work as a substitute. They're thinner but will still steam up nicely.

Can I bake this instead of steaming?

Steaming is what gives the wrappers their characteristic silky texture. Baking will dry them out.

How do I know when it's done?

The dumpling wrappers should look wrinkled and dimpled, and the filling should be cooked through after 20 minutes of steaming.

Can I make this ahead?

Yes! Assemble the entire dish, cover tightly, and refrigerate for up to 24 hours before steaming.

Lumpia-Inspired Dumpling Lasagna

Name: Lumpia-Inspired Dumpling Lasagna
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Filipino
Ingredients: 1 can (8 oz) water chestnuts, drained; ¾ cup green onions, roughly chopped (whites removed); 1 large carrot, peeled and roughly chopped; 1 sheet nori, torn into small pieces; 4 cloves garlic, roughly chopped; 2 packs (1.5 lbs) plant-based ground beef (we used Impossible); 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon black pepper; Dumpling wrappers (round or square); 6 tablespoons water; Sawsawan; Chili oil; Sliced green onions; Toasted sesame seeds; Cilantro

Description

This lumpia dumpling lasagna layers Filipino Lumpiang Shanghai-inspired filling with dumpling wrappers for a creative fusion dish. Steamed until tender and topped with savory sawsawan, it’s comfort food reimagined.

Ingredients

For the Filling:

1 can (8 oz) water chestnuts, drained
¾ cup green onions, roughly chopped (whites removed)
1 large carrot, peeled and roughly chopped
1 sheet nori, torn into small pieces
4 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
2 packs (1.5 lbs) plant-based ground beef (we used Impossible)
2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
Dumpling wrappers (round or square)
6 tablespoons water

For Serving:

Sawsawan
Chili oil
Sliced green onions
Toasted sesame seeds
Cilantro

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Instructions

Process the vegetables. In a large food processor, add the water chestnuts, green onions, carrot, nori, and garlic. Process until everything is very finely chopped and uniform in consistency.
Mix the filling. Transfer the processed vegetables to a large bowl. Add the plant-based ground beef, soy sauce, salt, and pepper. Mix well until everything is evenly combined.
Layer the lasagna. In a 7×9-inch, 3-inch deep heatproof dish (or something similar), spread about one-third of the meat mixture in an even layer. Top with 9 dumpling wrappers, overlapping minimally (like lasagna). Add another layer of meat filling, then dumpling wrappers, then meat filling, then a final layer of dumpling wrappers. Gently pour the 6 tablespoons of water over the top.
Steam. Place the heatproof dish in a steaming basket. Set the basket on top of a pot with 2-3 inches of water. Cover with a lid and steam over high heat for 20 minutes.
Check for doneness. The dumpling wrappers should be wrinkly and dimpled, and the filling should be cooked through.
Serve. Carefully remove the dish from the steamer. Top with sawsawan, chili oil, sliced green onions, and sesame seeds. Slice and serve hot.

Notes

Heatproof dish: Make sure your dish can withstand steam. Glass, ceramic, or metal work well.
Watch the water level: Keep an eye on the pot to ensure it doesn’t run dry.
Make ahead: Assemble completely, cover, and refrigerate for up to 24 hours before steaming.
Storage: Refrigerate leftovers for up to 4 days. Reheat by steaming for 5-10 minutes.
Dumpling wrappers: If you can’t find dumpling wrappers, wonton wrappers work as a substitute. They’re thinner but will still steam up nicely.

Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes
Category: Appetizer, Dinner
Method: Food Processor, Steaming, Stove Top
Cuisine: Filipino