Description
Learn how to make delicious Soup Dumplings (Xiao Long Bao) with this simple recipe. These Chinese dumplings are filled with a flavorful pork mixture and a savory gelatin broth, all wrapped in a delicate dough and steamed to perfection.
Ingredients
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For the filling:
- 1 pound ground pork
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
For the aspic (gelatin broth):
- 1 1/2 cups pork or chicken stock
- 1 tablespoon unflavored gelatin
For the dough:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup warm water
Instructions
- Start by making the aspic: In a small saucepan, heat the stock until warm, then sprinkle in the gelatin and stir until completely dissolved. Pour into a shallow dish and refrigerate for at least 2 hours until set. Once firm, chop the aspic into small cubes.
- In a bowl, mix together the ground pork, soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, sesame oil, sugar, ginger, white pepper, and salt. Gently fold in the aspic cubes and refrigerate until ready to use.
- To make the dough, combine flour and warm water in a mixing bowl. Stir until a shaggy dough forms, then knead for 8–10 minutes until smooth. Cover with a damp towel and let rest for 30 minutes.
- Divide the dough into small portions and roll each into a thin, round wrapper about 3 inches in diameter. Place a spoonful of filling in the center of each wrapper. Carefully pleat the edges and pinch to seal the top.
- Place dumplings on parchment-lined steamer baskets. Bring a pot of water to a boil and steam the dumplings for 8–10 minutes. Serve hot with a dipping sauce of black vinegar and julienned ginger.
Notes
- Keep the dough and wrappers covered while working to prevent drying.
- For a richer broth, make your own pork stock with bones.
- These freeze well—freeze uncooked and steam straight from frozen, adding a couple of extra minutes.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Main Course
- Method: Steaming
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 dumplings
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 390 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
