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A bamboo steamer basket with nine delicious Xiaolongbao, emitting steam, alongside a small dish of soy sauce and mustard on the side.

Delicious Xiao Long Bao Recipe

An asian woman smiling in front of a potted plant.Hannah Lee
Delicious Chinese soup dumplings filled with savory pork and broth, bursting with flavor in every bite.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Meal Type Appetizers, Main Course
Cuisine Chinese
Servings 4
Calories 519 kcal
Difficulty Intermediate
Ingredient Cost $5
Shopping Cost$21

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Dumpling wrappers
  • Steamer
  • Rolling Pin
  • Small bowl

Ingredients
 
 

  • ½ lb ground pork
  • ¼ cup chicken stock
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon rice wine
  • 1 teaspoon ginger grated
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • ¼ teaspoon white pepper
  • 1 pack dumpling wrappers
  • Water for sealing dumplings

Instructions
 

Prepare the filling:

  • In a mixing bowl, combine the ground pork, chicken stock, soy sauce, sesame oil, rice wine, ginger, garlic, and white pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are thoroughly combined. Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
    1/2 lb ground pork, 1/4 cup chicken stock, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, 1 tablespoon rice wine, 1 teaspoon ginger, 1 clove garlic, 1/4 teaspoon white pepper

Assemble the dumplings:

  • Place a dumpling wrapper on a flat surface. Spoon about 1 teaspoon of the filling into the center of the wrapper. Wet the edges of the wrapper with water, fold it in half, and press to seal. Pleat the edges for a decorative finish.
    1 pack dumpling wrappers, Water

Steam the dumplings:

  • Arrange the dumplings in a steamer basket lined with parchment paper or cabbage leaves to prevent sticking. Steam for about 10-12 minutes until the filling is cooked through and the wrappers are translucent.

Serve:

  • Serve hot with a side of black vinegar and ginger dipping sauce.

Notes

Ensure the filling is well-chilled to make it easier to handle.
Serve immediately to enjoy the soup inside the dumplings.

Nutrition

Calories: 519kcalCarbohydrates: 66gProtein: 22gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 51mgSodium: 953mgPotassium: 287mgFiber: 2gSugar: 0.3gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 64mgIron: 4mg
Keyword Chinese Cuisine, Comfort Food, Soup Dumplings, Traditional Recipe, Xiao Long Bao

Ingredient Costs: Cost of Recipe by Ingredient Measurements

Shopping Costs: Cost of Recipe with Brand New Ingredient Purchases

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