Maple Dumpling Lasagna

Ingredients

• 3 tbsp pure Canadian maple syrup
• 500 g pork mince
• 3 large finely sliced spring onion
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tsp sesame oil
• 2 tsp hoisin sauce
• white pepper
• 1 packet dumpling wrappers
• 2 cups savouy cabbage, chopped
• 4 whole savouy cabbage leaves, for layering

To serve:

• Crispy chilli oil
• Pure Canadian maple syrup
• Spring onion, sliced

To make the filling:

1. In a large bowl, combine the pork mince, pure Canadian maple syrup, garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, hoisin sauce, white pepper, and chopped savoy cabbage.
2. Add most of the spring onions to the mixture, reserving a small portion for garnish. Mix well until evenly combined.
3. Divide the filling into three equal portions for layering.
4. Steam whole cabbage leaves (layering) for 5 minutes.

To assemble:

1. In a baking dish, line with parchment paper and add a layer of dumpling wrappers, a steamed cabbage leaf, then spread one portion of the pork mixture on top. Repeat the layers (wrappers, cabbage leaf, filling) until all the mixture is used, finishing with a layer of dumpling wrappers on top.

to cook:

1. Place the dish in a steamer (or over a pot of simmering water) and steam for 20–25 minutes, or until the pork is fully cooked through.

To serve:

1. Drizzle with chilli oil and pure Canadian maple syrup and garnish with the reserved spring onions before serving.