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Xiao Long Bao

Melt-in-Your-Mouth Xiao Long Bao: Homemade Soup Dumplings

Experience the heavenly Xiao Long Bao, a delightful homemade soup dumpling offering a lighter twist with chicken broth.
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 10 minutes
Resting Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 55 minutes
Servings: 4 dumplings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

Jelly Broth
  • 2 lbs chicken backs and necks Pork skin or trotters can be used as substitutes.
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 inch ginger, sliced
  • 3 stalks green onions, chopped
Wrappers
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Adjust water as needed for consistency.
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 3/4 cup hot water
  • 1/4 cup cold water
Filling
  • 1 tbsp grated ginger
  • 1 lb fatty ground pork Ground chicken can be used but may yield less tender filling.
  • 2 tbsp light soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1/2 tsp white pepper
  • 2 stalks green onions, minced
Dipping Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Chinkiang vinegar
  • 1 inch ginger, thinly sliced
Tools
  • 1 each small Chinese rolling pin
  • 1 each bamboo steamer Helps prevent condensation from dripping on dumplings.

Equipment

  • Bamboo steamer
  • Small Chinese rolling pin

Method
 

Prepare the Jelly Broth
  1. Roast the chicken backs and necks in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for about 20 minutes to develop flavor. Add sliced ginger and chopped green onions, cover with water in a pot, bring to a boil, then simmer for 50 minutes. Strain the liquid and refrigerate overnight to set into jelly.
Make the Wrappers
  1. Combine all-purpose flour and salt in a bowl. Gradually pour in hot water, mixing until a shaggy dough forms. Add cold water little by little, ensuring a smooth consistency. Knead for about 10 minutes until silky, then cover and let it rest for 45 minutes.
Prepare the Filling
  1. Soak grated ginger in hot water for about 10 minutes. In a mixing bowl, combine jelly broth, ground pork, soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, salt, sugar, white pepper, and minced green onions. Mix thoroughly and refrigerate.
Form the Dumplings
  1. Roll the rested dough into a log and cut into pieces. Roll each piece into a 3-inch circle, place 1 tablespoon of filling in the center, pinch edges to create pleats, and seal.
Cook the Dumplings
  1. Prepare a bamboo steamer lined with parchment paper, arrange dumplings inside, and steam over boiling water for 8 to 10 minutes until wrappers are translucent.

Nutrition

Serving: 3dumplingsCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 9gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gCalcium: 2mgIron: 5mg

Notes

For best results, use precise measurements and adjust dough to avoid stickiness. Wrap dumplings right after forming to maintain moisture.

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