Chinese Appetizer | Fool-Proof Soup Dumplings (Xiao Long Bao) Recipe | 一看就会简单灌汤小笼包

pork shoulder

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground pork is often less expensive and still provides a rich flavor.

pork fat

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: butter

Olive oil can provide a healthier fat option.

chicken stock

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + seasoning

Vegetable broth can be a lighter option, while water with seasoning is cost-effective.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cake flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber, while cake flour can be cheaper for dumpling wrappers.

Mix the flour, salt, oil, and water together to form a soft dough.

Let the dough rest for at least one hour to form gluten strands.

Prepare the pork filling by adding chicken broth and stirring until absorbed.

Refrigerate the filling for later use.

Use a pasta maker to roll out the dough into thin wrappers, about 12 centimeters (4.5 inches) in diameter.

Dust the wrappers with flour to prevent sticking.

Place one tablespoon of filling in the center of each wrapper.

Fold and pinch the wrapper to seal the filling inside, repeating the folding and pinching process 24 times to ensure it's sealed.

Bring water to a rolling boil and steam the dumplings for about 10 minutes on medium to high heat.

Serve the dumplings with black vinegar for dipping.

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