Soup Dumplings Chinese（Xiao Long Bao）
Soup dumplings are a delicious treat with a unique texture and flavor. They have a thin skin, tender filling, and plenty of soup inside. This Chinese delicacy is loved by both the elderly and children. In China, people often enjoy them for breakfast, pairing them with soy milk for an unbeatable combination.
INGREDIENTS
- 300g ground pork
- 12 dumpling wrappers
DIRECTIONS
Prepare all the ingredients needed.
Prepare ginger and scallion water: Soak ginger slices and scallion pieces in hot water, let it cool, and set aside.
Tip:
Ginger and scallion water is the secret to making the filling, and it's essential not to skip this step.
Take out the 300g ground pork prepared in advance and add 10g soy sauce.
Add 12g oyster sauce.
Mix in 2g salt, 6g sugar, and 1g white pepper powder until well combined.
Gradually add the prepared ginger and scallion water in small amounts while stirring until the mixture becomes elastic.
Tip:
Add the ginger and scallion water gradually, stirring as you go. The well-mixed filling should be moist and glossy.
Finally, add 15g of chicken broth, mix well, cover the filling with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for about 30 minutes.
Tip:
Due to the higher moisture content of the filling, it's easier to form into soup dumplings after refrigerating for 30 minutes.
Take a dumpling wrapper and roll it out thinly with a rolling pin, leaving the center slightly thicker and the edges thinner.
Tip:
I bought the dumpling wrappers directly. You can buy them at a nearby supermarket or Chinese store.
Place an appropriate amount of filling on each wrapper.
Pinch the edges together slowly, pleating as you go to seal tightly.
Continue wrapping all the soup dumplings and place them in a steamer. Steam for 8-10 minutes.
Tip:
My steamer is small, so I steam them in batches of four. If your steamer is larger, you can steam all at once. After steaming, let the soup dumplings sit for 5 minutes before opening the steamer lid to enhance their flavor.
Soup dumplings after steaming.
Tip:
You can enjoy the soup dumplings directly after steaming. They are delicious on their own or dipped in soy sauce. They also pair well with milk or soy milk.