Is Dumpling Lasagna Good?

ricotta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Cottage cheese reduces fat while maintaining creaminess.

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: provolone cheese

Part-skim mozzarella reduces calories while still melting well.

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork is often less expensive.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is a dairy-free option, while pecorino is typically cheaper.

In a bowl, combine 3/4 pound of ground pork and 5 small shrimp, coarsely chopped.

Add a handful of finely shredded cabbage, 1/4 cup of chopped green onions, and 2 cloves of minced garlic.

Grate in 1/4 teaspoon of ginger.

Add 1 tablespoon of shaoxing wine, 2-3 tablespoons of soy sauce, 1 teaspoon of sesame oil, and 1/2 teaspoon of white pepper.

Mix in a pinch of salt, 1/4 teaspoon of MSG, and 1 teaspoon of oyster sauce if desired.

Add 1 tablespoon of cornstarch to tighten the mixture if needed.

To assemble, take a small amount of filling and place it in a vessel, then add a dumpling wrapper on top.

Layer with more filling, followed by a layer of napa cabbage, and repeat until finished.

Place the assembled dumplings in a pan with about an inch of water or in a steamer.

Steam until cooked through.

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