Three Easy Ways to Cook Frozen Soup Dumplings #dumplings #xiaolongbao #soupdumplings

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.

Heat a non-stick pan on medium heat and add enough neutral oil to coat the bottom.

When the oil is hot, arrange the frozen dumplings in the pan.

Let sit about 1 minute or so until the bottoms get crispy.

Add about 1/3 cup of water to the pan and immediately cover with a lid.

Let them steam for about 8 to 10 minutes until the water has evaporated.

Remove the lid and let the dumplings crisp up for another 1 to 2 minutes.

For the dipping sauce, mix soy sauce, Chinese black vinegar, and a generous portion of chili oil.

Bring a pot of water to a boil for the boiling method.

Carefully drop in the frozen dumplings, stirring gently to prevent sticking.

Keep 2/3 a cup of cold water nearby.

When the water returns to a boil, add 1/4 cup of the cold water to stop the boiling and stir occasionally.

When the water returns to a boil, repeat this process two more times.

Once the dumplings float to the top, they're done.

Scoop them out with a slotted spoon and serve with a dipping sauce of soy sauce, black vinegar, sesame oil, chili oil, chopped green onion, and minced garlic.

For the steaming method, add the frozen dumplings to a lined steamer basket.

Place the basket over boiling water and cover with a lid.

Steam for 10 to 12 minutes until the dumplings are hot and juicy inside.

For the dipping sauce, mix Chinese black vinegar, a bit of sugar, and ginger.

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