Description
Authentic homemade soup dumplings with tender pork filling and savory broth that bursts in your mouth. These traditional xiaolongbao are made with a delicate wrapper and gelatinized broth for the perfect soup dumpling experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup warm water
- 1/2 lb ground pork shoulder
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tbsp gelatin powder
- 1 tbsp light soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Broth Gel: Simmer chicken broth and stir in gelatin until completely dissolved. Pour into shallow dish and refrigerate until firm, about 2 hours.
- Make Dough: Combine flour and warm water in bowl to form rough dough. Knead for 10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Cover and rest 30 minutes minimum.
- Prepare Filling: Mix ground pork with minced ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, and salt until well combined. Chop firm broth gel into small pieces and fold into pork mixture.
- Shape Wrappers: Roll rested dough into golf ball-sized portions. Flatten each into 3-inch wide circles, keeping edges thinner than center.
- Fill and Seal: Place filling in center of each circle. Pinch pleats around filling, gathering at top to seal tightly. Ensure no air bubbles remain.
- Steam: Steam dumplings over boiling water for 6-8 minutes until cooked through. Serve immediately while hot.
Notes
- Keep unused dough covered with damp cloth to prevent drying out during assembly process
- Work quickly when adding gel pieces to filling since they start melting at room temperature
- Line steamer with parchment paper or cabbage leaves to prevent sticking without affecting flavor
- Create at least 18 pleats around each dumpling for authentic appearance and proper sealing
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Steaming
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 dumplings
- Calories: 285 calories
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
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