Description
Delicate homemade soup dumplings filled with savory pork and rich broth, steamed until tender and juicy. A comforting dim sum favorite you can master in your own kitchen.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 3/4 cup warm water
- 1 tablespoon unflavored gelatin
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 8 ounces ground pork
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, finely grated
- 2 tablespoons green onions, finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
Instructions
- Heat the chicken stock and dissolve the gelatin into it. Pour into a shallow dish and refrigerate until fully firm.
- In a bowl, mix ground pork, soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, green onions, salt, and white pepper.
- Dice the chilled gelatinized stock and gently fold it into the pork mixture.
- Combine flour and warm water to form a smooth dough. Knead for 8 minutes, then rest for 30 minutes.
- Roll dough into a log, cut into small pieces, and roll each into thin circles.
- Place about 1 tablespoon filling in the center of each wrapper and pleat to seal tightly.
- Line a bamboo steamer with parchment paper or cabbage leaves and arrange dumplings with space between them.
- Steam over simmering water for 8 to 10 minutes until wrappers are translucent and filling is cooked through.
- Carefully remove from steamer and serve immediately.
Notes
- Keep dough covered while shaping to prevent drying.
- Do not overfill to avoid leaks during steaming.
- Steam in batches to prevent overcrowding.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 45mg