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Pork Soup Dumplings (Xiao Long Bao)

Delicate steamed dumplings filled with juicy seasoned pork and a rich, savory broth that bursts out with every bite
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Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Refrigerate Time: 3 hours
Total Time: 3 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 273kcal

Ingredients 

Gelatin Soup

Dumplings

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, mix the gelatin powder with 2 tablespoons of water and let it bloom for a few minutes. In a pot, bring the chicken broth, Shaoxing wine, soy sauce, ginger slices, and salt to a gentle simmer for 4–5 minutes. Add the bloomed gelatin, stir until fully dissolved, and simmer for 1 more minute. Remove the ginger, pour the mixture into a bowl, cover, and refrigerate for a few hours until set into a firm jelly. Once chilled, cut the jelly into small cubes.
    1.5 teaspoon gelatin powder, 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth, 1 tablespoon shaoxing wine, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 inch ginger, ¼ teaspoon salt
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the ground pork, chopped green onion, minced ginger, Shaoxing wine, soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and white pepper. Stir vigorously until the mixture becomes sticky and cohesive. Gently fold in the diced soup jelly, then keep the filling chilled so the gelatin doesn’t melt.
    ½ pound ground pork, 1 green onion, 1 tablespoon minced ginger, 1 tablespoon shaoxing wine, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, ¼ teaspoon salt, Dash of white pepper
  • With a rolling pin, roll out each dumpling wrapper slightly so it becomes slightly thinner and larger. Working with one dumpling wrapper at a time, lightly wet the edges with water. Spoon about 1 teaspoon of filling into the center, then pleat the edges and pinch or twist at the top to seal. Repeat with the remaining wrappers and filling. The dumplings don’t need to be perfectly pleated, just make sure it isn’t overstuffed and is sealed properly so the soup doesn’t spill out when steaming.
    15-20 dumplings wrappers
  • Place the dumplings in a steamer basket lined with parchment paper or cabbage leaves (working in batches as needed). Steam over medium heat for 7-9 minutes, then turn off the heat and let them rest, covered, for 2-3 minutes to prevent collapse. Serve immediately.

Notes

Pleating Dumplings Tips:
  • I like to use regular dumpling wrappers and roll it out slightly with a rolling pin so it becomes thinner and larger in diameter, which also makes pleating the dumplings easier.
  • Make sure not to overfill as it makes pleating the dumplings more difficult.
  • Use one hand to hold the dumpling from the bottom, while the other hand makes small pinches in a circular motion to create small pleats on top. Then twist to seal at the end. It doesn't have to be perfect, just needs to be sealed properly so the soup doesn't spill while steaming.
  • Keep the wrappers under a damp kitchen towel so they stay soft and pliable because wrappers dry out fast.

Nutrition

Calories: 273kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 43mg | Sodium: 1008mg | Potassium: 281mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.4g | Vitamin A: 38IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 2mg