Xiao Long Bao (Soup Dumplings)
Delicate steamed dumplings with a tender, thin wrapper that encases savory pork and a burst of hot, savory broth. The pleasure is in the pleats and the careful steam — each dumpling is a small, savory mouthful of soup and seasoned pork.
2 ½ cup all-purpose flour
1 cup boiling water
2 tbsp cold water
1 tsp salt
1 tbsp vegetable oil
4 cup pork stock
2 tbsp unflavored gelatin
1 lb ground pork, 20% fat
3 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp shaoxing wine
1 tbsp sesame oil
2 tsp sugar
1 tsp white pepper
2 tbsp ginger, finely minced
3 tbsp scallion, finely minced
2 tbsp cornstarch
½ tsp salt
2 tbsp rice vinegar
2 tbsp soy sauce, for dipping sauce
1 tbsp ginger, julienned for dipping sauce
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)
Nutritional information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.
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