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Soup Dumplings (Xiao Long Bao)

Irresistible Soup Dumplings (Xiao Long Bao) You Can Master at Home

Discover the joy of making homemade Soup Dumplings (Xiao Long Bao) filled with savory broth and delicious fillings.
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 8 minutes
Chill Time 12 hours
Total Time 13 hours 8 minutes
Servings: 4 dumplings
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Broth
  • 4 cups Chicken Stock Can substitute with beef or vegetable stock.
  • 2 tablespoons Light Soy Sauce Tamari is a gluten-free alternative.
  • 1 tablespoon Dark Soy Sauce Use Tamari for gluten-free.
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil Peanut oil can be used instead.
  • 1 tablespoon Shaoxing Wine Dry sherry or rice vinegar can replace.
  • 1/2 teaspoon White Pepper Regular black pepper is a substitute.
  • 1 teaspoon Chinese 5-Spice Omit or create your own blend.
  • 1 tablespoon Bloomed Gelatin Agar-agar can be used for vegetarian version.
For the Filling
  • 1 pound Pork Mince (Ground Pork) Chicken mince or crumbled tofu can be used.
  • 2 stalks Spring Onions Chopped baby bok choy can substitute.
  • 1 tablespoon Chives Skip if not available.
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger Ground ginger can be a substitute.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Ground garlic may be used.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Oil Omit for mild dumplings.
For the Wrappers
  • 24 pieces Dumpling Wrappers Homemade wrappers can be made with flour and water.

Equipment

  • Steamer
  • Mixing bowl
  • Pot
  • whisk
  • shallow dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare Soup Jelly: In a medium pot, combine chicken stock, light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, sesame oil, Shaoxing wine, white pepper, and Chinese 5-spice. Bring to a boil and remove from heat. Whisk in the bloomed gelatin until dissolved and let cool. Refrigerate overnight until set.
  2. Make Filling: In a bowl, blend pork mince, spring onions, chives, ginger, garlic, salt, light soy sauce, chili oil, and sesame oil. Once the soup jelly has set, fold in small cubes into the filling mixture.
  3. Assemble Dumplings: Place wrappers on a work surface, add 1 to 2 teaspoons of filling to each, wet the edges of the wrappers, fold and pleat the wrappers securely.
  4. Cook Dumplings: Line a steamer with parchment paper or cabbage leaves. Bring water to a boil and steam dumplings for about 8 minutes until cooked.

Nutrition

Serving: 2dumplingsCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 15gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Ensure gelatin is fully dissolved for the best texture. Make wrappers from scratch and keep fillings cool for easier assembly.

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