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.