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Delicious Soup Dumplings

Mouthwatering Delicious Soup Dumplings for Cozy Nights

These delicious soup dumplings are a labor of love, featuring tender wrappers that yield to savory broth, perfect for cozy nights.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 dumplings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Broth
  • 4 cups Chicken Bone Broth Can substitute with pork or beef broth
  • 2 tbsp Chinese Light Soy Sauce
  • 1 inch Ginger Fresh, sliced
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 2 tbsp Gelatin Dissolved in broth
For the Dumpling Wrappers
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Can use specialty dumpling flour
  • 3/4 cup Hot Water Do not use cold water
For the Filling
  • 1 lb Ground Pork Can swap for ground chicken or turkey
  • 1/2 cup Scallions Finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp Shaoxing Rice Wine Can substitute with dry sherry
  • 1/2 tsp White Pepper Can use black pepper
  • 1 tsp Kosher Salt Optional seasoning
For Steaming and Serving
  • 4 leaves Napa Cabbage For lining the steamer
  • 1 cup Chinese Black Vinegar For dipping
  • 2 tbsp Chili Oil Drizzle for added flavor

Equipment

  • Medium Pot
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Bamboo steamer
  • Flour surface

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Broth: In a medium pot, combine chicken bone broth, ginger, garlic, and soy sauce. Simmer for 10-15 minutes, then whisk in gelatin until dissolved. Refrigerate until firm.
  2. Make the Dough: Combine flour with hot water in a mixing bowl, stirring until a rough dough forms. Knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth. Let rest for 30-60 minutes.
  3. Prepare the Filling: In a bowl, mix ground pork, scallions, soy sauce, Shaoxing rice wine, garlic, ginger, and white pepper. Fold in cubes of the chilled broth.
  4. Form the Dumplings: Divide the rested dough, roll into circles, add filling, and pleat to seal tightly.
  5. Steam the Dumplings: Line a bamboo steamer with napa cabbage, place dumplings inside, and steam over boiling water for 10-13 minutes until translucent.
  6. Serve the Dumplings: Remove from steamer, cool for a minute, and serve hot with black vinegar and chili oil.

Nutrition

Serving: 1dumplingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 10gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, rest the dough and avoid overworking it. Steaming from frozen is also an option.

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