Description
Experience the delightful taste of homemade Soup Dumplings (Xiao Long Bao) with this easy-to-follow recipe. These flavorful dumplings feature a savory beef filling encased in a delicate wrapper, with a rich, soupy center that melts in your mouth. Perfect for a cozy meal or special occasion, this recipe will help you create authentic, restaurant-quality dumplings at home.
Ingredients
Ground Beef: 250g
Ginger: 2 teaspoons, minced
Green Onions: 2 tablespoons, minced
Chicken Stock: 1 cup
Soy Sauce: 1 tablespoon
Rice Vinegar: 1 tablespoon
Gelatin Sheets: 2 sheets
Salt: 1/4 teaspoon
White Pepper: 1/4 teaspoon
All-purpose Flour: 250g
Water: 120ml
Instructions
- Prepare Aspic: Soak gelatin sheets in cold water until softened. Heat chicken stock and dissolve the gelatin in it. Refrigerate until firm, then cut into small cubes.
- Make Dough: Mix flour and water, knead until smooth, and let rest for 30 minutes.
- Prepare Filling: Combine ground beef, ginger, green onions, soy sauce, rice vinegar, salt, and white pepper. Gently mix in aspic cubes.
- Shape Dumplings: Roll dough into thin wrappers, place filling in the center, pleat and seal to form dumplings.
- Steam Dumplings: Steam in a bamboo steamer lined with parchment paper for 8-10 minutes.
Notes
Ensure the aspic is firm but not too solid to melt into a flavorful broth.
Roll the dough thinly for a delicate wrapper.
Avoid overcrowding the steamer to ensure even cooking.
- Prep Time: 1 hour (includes dough resting time)
- Cook Time: 8-10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Main Course
- Method: Steaming
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 20 dumplings
- Calories: 70 kcal per dumpling
