I Sing In The Kitchen

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Michael Jackson mumbling 😂 #funny #mj

♬ Down on the Floor (Vox) – Ah2

I’m not a regular TikTok user, but some of the videos pop up in my social media feeds every now and then.

Recently, I saw this TikTok for Soup Dumpling Lasagna.

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Dumpling lasagna 🥟 Trend creator: @Aila Inspired by: @Freddsters If making dumplings at home has ever felt intimidating, this is such a good entry point. A great reminder that good food doesn’t have to be complicated to be really satisfying. Ingredients below, full recipe is in my bio! 1 lb ground pork 4 scallions, thinly sliced (whites + greens) 3 cloves garlic, grated 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger 3 tbsp soy sauce or tamari 1 tsp toasted sesame oil Chili crisp, to taste (~1 to 2 tsp) A splash of rice vinegar ¾ tsp white pepper (or black pepper) 1 to 2 tbsp chicken broth or water Wonton or dumpling wrappers Small bowl of water (for dipping wrappers) Extra soy sauce or tamari, for garnish Extra chili crisp, for garnish Extra scallions, for garnish Sesame seeds, for garnish #dumpling #dumplings #dumplinglasagna #easyrecipes #cooking

♬ Her Eyes – Charlie Jeer

I love Soup Dumplings. I love Lasagna.

Let’s go!

I decided to make the lasagna version in individual portion ramekins. The result was moist servings of savory, spiced meat filling all layered up with the delicious dumpling dough. Adding individualized toppings was fun and gave each person’s serving the kick they wanted.

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Ingredients:

16 round dumpling wrappers or square wonton wrappers
Toppings (optional): sliced green onions, chili crisp, hot sauce, and/or extra soy sauce
Filling (recipe follows)

Directions:

1. Dip one wrapper in a small bowl of water and place in the bottom of a small ramekin. Repeat with 3 more wrappers in 3 more ramekins.

2. Spread a thin layer of meat over the wrappers in the four ramekins.

3. Dip 4 more wrappers in water and place over the meat layer.

4. Repeat the meat and wrapper layering twice more for a total of 4 layers of wrappers and 3 layers of meat, ending the last layer with a wrapper.

5. Pour about 3 Tablespoons of water in each ramekin.

6. Place a steamer basket over boiling water. Place the ramekins in the steamer basket. Steam for about 20 minutes with lid closed or until meat is cooked through.
Note: If you don’t have a steamer basket this article tells you a method you can use instead.

7. Allow the dumpling lasagnas to cool slightly. Top with your choice of toppings and serve.

Serves 4

Filling

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups coleslaw mix
2 green onions, sliced
1/2 pound ground pork (or any ground meat)
1 Tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions:

1. Combine the coleslaw mix and green onions in a large bowl.

2. Add meat and remaining ingredients to the coleslaw mixture and combine well.

Recipes slightly adapted from White On Rice Couple

I am a really big fan of Jason Lytle. His bands Grandaddy and Admiral Radley produced some of the best music ever. I love Jason’s soothing voice and always ace lyrics.

Finally got around to buying Grandaddy’s last album, Blue Wav. It’s a sad and mournful collection of songs with beautiful melodies. It’s no wonder I am so taken with it.

I’ve had ‘Watercooler’ on repeat recently. I feel like I am in that office.

“Why’d you say to me
I love you so”

Here’s the video.

And as a bonus, I give you one of the OG workplace drama videos. Man, I love William Hut, too.

Check out Grandaddy on Bandcamp where you can buy the music.

You can learn more about William Hut and his music here. He has a brand new album out that’s brilliant per usual.

Cheers!