This recipe is a multistage affair over several days. It is not very difficult to make, just a little time consuming but you will find the dumplings worthwhile. A kind of dim sum or snack item, as well as a kind of xiaochi or "small eat", Xiaolongbao is steamed bun (baozi) from eastern China, especially the regions of Shanghai and Wuxi. Din Tai Fung is an award-winning restaurant in Taipei, Taiwan which specializes in xiaolongbao. They have restaurants in several countries.
Provided by Member 610488
Categories Pork
Time 5h
Yield 75 dumplings
Number Of Ingredients 27
Steps:
- Three days before, combine 10 cups water and all remaining soup ingredients except gelatin in large pot. Bring to boil, spooning off any foam that rises to surface. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, until chicken pieces are very soft and beginning to fall apart, adding more water by cupfuls if necessary to keep chicken submerged, about 2 hours 30 minutes.
- Strain soup; discard solids. Return broth to same pot. Boil until reduced to 2 cups, about 35 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Pour 3 tablespoons water into small bowl; sprinkle gelatin over. Let stand until gelatin softens. Add to hot broth; stir until gelatin is dissolved. Transfer to 13x9x2-inch glass dish. Cover; refrigerate aspic overnight.
- Two days before, combine all filling ingredients in large bowl and mix with fork just until blended. Cut aspic into 1/3-inch cubes. Add 1/3 of the aspic cubes to pork mixture; stir gently with wooden spoon just until incorporated. Cover and refrigerate. Return aspic to refrigerator.
- Mix 1 cup black vinegar, 6 tablespoons soy sauce, and 2 tablespoons fresh ginger strips in small bowl. Cover and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature before serving.
- One day prior, line 2 rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper. Place 1 dumpling wrapper on work surface. Spoon 1 very generous teaspoon filling onto center of wrapper, including at least 2 aspic cubes.
- Lightly brush edges of dumpling wrapper with water. Bring 1 corner of wrapper up around filling, then pleat remaining edges of wrapper at regular intervals all around filling until filling is enclosed and wrapper forms bundle-like shape with small opening at top.
- Gather top edges of wrapper together and twist at top to enclose filling. Place on baking sheet. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling. Refrigerate, covered, for 1 day, or freeze in single layer in covered containers for 2 weeks.
- On the day of, line each layer of bamboo steamer basket with cabbage leaves; place over wok filled with enough water to reach just below bottom of bamboo steamer basket. (Or line metal steamer rack with cabbage leaves and set over water in large pot.) Place dumplings atop cabbage, spacing apart.
- Bring water to boil. Cover; steam until cooked through, adding more water to wok if evaporating too quickly, about 12 minutes for fresh dumplings and 15 minutes for frozen. Serve dumplings immediately, passing sauce alongside for dipping.
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Babita Ghale
[email protected]I'm not a very experienced cook, but I was able to follow the recipe and make these dumplings without any problems. They turned out great!
Md kamrul Islam jony
[email protected]These dumplings were a bit tricky to fold, but the instructions were very helpful. The end result was amazing!
Darryl Moredock
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of pork, but I loved these dumplings. The broth was so flavorful and the pork filling was very tender.
Azwihangwisi Mbedzi
[email protected]These dumplings were a bit time-consuming to make, but they were worth it. They were so delicious!
Joe Willson Sr
[email protected]I loved these dumplings! They were so easy to make and they tasted delicious.
Khawar Jani
[email protected]These soup dumplings were amazing! The broth was flavorful and the pork filling was tender and juicy.
Shajahan Khan
[email protected]These dumplings were so good! I'll definitely be making them again.
Nishal Uranw
[email protected]I made these dumplings for a party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them and asked for the recipe.
yonas woubishet
[email protected]These soup dumplings were a nice change from my usual dinner routine. They were light and flavorful, and the broth was very tasty.
Samson Alolo
[email protected]I'm not the most experienced cook, but I was able to follow the recipe and make these dumplings without any problems. They turned out great!
Chibuzor Kelvin
[email protected]The dumplings were a bit tricky to fold, but the instructions were clear and helpful. The end result was amazing!
Sultan Mbr
[email protected]These dumplings were a bit time-consuming to make, but they were worth the effort. They were absolutely delicious and my family loved them.
Ziau Foundations
[email protected]I've tried many xiao long bao recipes, but this one is by far the best. The dumplings were perfectly cooked and the broth was rich and flavorful. Highly recommend!
Maina Muthii
[email protected]These soup dumplings were a hit at my dinner party! The broth was flavorful and the pork filling was tender and juicy. I'll definitely be making these again.