Description
Delicate Chinese soup dumplings filled with savory pork and rich broth, steamed to perfection for a comforting and flavorful bite.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup warm water
1 lb ground pork
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry)
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon grated ginger
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1 cup prepared pork stock gelatin, diced into small cubes
Cabbage leaves or parchment paper (for steaming)
Dipping sauce: soy sauce, black vinegar, and fresh ginger
Instructions
1. Make the dough: In a bowl, combine flour and warm water until a shaggy dough forms. Knead until smooth, about 8 minutes. Cover and rest for 1 hour.
2. Prepare the filling: In a large bowl, combine ground pork, soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, sugar, salt, and pepper. Mix until sticky.
3. Add broth gelatin: Gently fold diced pork stock gelatin into the pork mixture.
4. Divide dough: Roll rested dough into a log and cut into small pieces. Roll each into a thin circle.
5. Assemble dumplings: Place 1 tablespoon of filling in the center of each wrapper. Pleat edges and pinch to seal tightly.
6. Prepare steamer: Line steamer basket with cabbage leaves or parchment to prevent sticking.
7. Steam dumplings: Place dumplings in steamer, leaving space between them. Steam over high heat for 8–10 minutes until cooked through.
8. Serve: Carefully transfer dumplings to a plate. Serve hot with dipping sauce.
Notes
Make sure the broth gelatin is cold and firm before mixing with the filling so it holds its shape inside the dumplings.
Handle dumplings gently after steaming to avoid breaking and losing the soup inside.
These are best enjoyed fresh, but leftovers can be refrigerated and gently reheated by steaming again.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Steaming
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 dumplings
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg