Soup Dumplings Recipe
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Delicate, savory, and filled with surprise, these soup dumplings (xiao long bao) are a culinary adventure right in your kitchen. Inside each handmade wrapper is a juicy pork filling with a hidden pocket of rich broth that bursts with flavor. This recipe takes you through every step—from making the soup gelatin (aspic) to folding and steaming each dumpling with care. It's the perfect weekend project or special occasion dish, guaranteed to impress guests or elevate a quiet night in. Serve with a simple black vinegar dipping sauce and savor the magic one bite at a time.
Ingredients
Instructions
Make the aspic: Simmer chicken wings with aromatics until rich and gelatinous. Chill until firm and cube it.
Make the dough: Mix flour with hot water, knead until smooth, and rest for 1 hour.
Make the filling: Combine pork and seasonings. Fold in aspic cubes. Chill.
Roll and fill: Divide dough, roll into 3.5-inch circles. Fill with pork mixture and pleat closed.
Steam: Line steamer with parchment or cabbage. Steam dumplings over high heat for 8–10 minutes. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size
- 30
- Calories
- 85 calories
- Sugar Content
- 0.3g
- Sodium Content
- 140mg
- Fat Content
- 5.1g
- Saturated Fat Content
- 1.7g
- Unsaturated Fat Content
- 3.2g
- Trans Fat Content
- 0g
- Carbohydrate Content
- 6.5g
- Fiber Content
- 0.4g
- Protein Content
- 4.2g
- Cholesterol Content
- 14mg
