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Xiao Long Bao

Delicate Chinese soup dumplings filled with savory pork and broth, steamed to perfection for a fun and impressive main course.
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

Dough
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup water
Filling
  • 1 pound ground pork
  • ¼ cup chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon ginger minced
  • 2 scallions finely chopped
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Rolling pin
  • Steamer basket
  • Parchment paper or cabbage leaves
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups all-purpose flour with ¾ cup water and mix until a rough dough forms.
  2. Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for at least 30 minutes at room temperature to relax the gluten.
  3. In another bowl, combine 1 pound ground pork, ¼ cup chicken broth, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, 1 teaspoon minced ginger, 2 finely chopped scallions, ½ teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon pepper; mix well.
  4. Roll the rested dough into a long log and cut it into small pieces, then flatten each into a circle approximately 3 inches in diameter.
  5. Place a spoonful of filling in the center of each dough circle, gather the edges, and pinch to seal tightly, creating pleats.
  6. Line the steamer basket with parchment paper or cabbage leaves to prevent sticking.
  7. Arrange the dumplings in the steamer basket, leaving space between each, and steam over boiling water for 15 minutes until the skins are tender and filling is cooked through.
  8. Carefully remove the dumplings and serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.

Notes

Make sure dumplings are sealed tightly to prevent the savory broth from leaking during steaming.