Pork and Scallion Soup Dumplings (Xiaolongbao)

Cooking StepsHow to cook Pork and Scallion Soup Dumplings (Xiaolongbao) step by step

Cooking Process

1. Step 1 Detail

   Prepare the dough: mix flour with warm water, knead until smooth, cover and rest for 30 minutes.

2. Step 2 Detail

   Make the soup filling: dissolve gelatin in pork broth (or prepare pork skin broth), refrigerate until set, then cut into small pieces.

3. Step 3 Detail

   Prepare the pork filling: combine ground pork with minced scallions, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, sugar, and white pepper. Mix in one direction until sticky.

4. Step 4 Detail

   Fold the set soup filling into the pork mixture, mix gently to distribute evenly.

5. Step 5 Detail

   Divide the dough into small portions, roll each into a thin round wrapper with slightly thicker center.

6. Step 6 Detail

   Place filling in the center of each wrapper, pleat and pinch to seal tightly at the top.

7. Step 7 Detail

   Steam over boiling water for 8-10 minutes until the wrappers become translucent.

8. Step 8 Detail

   Serve immediately with black vinegar and ginger slivers.