Chinese Xiaolongbao (Soup Dumplings) Recipe

Name: Chinese Xiaolongbao (Soup Dumplings) Recipe
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 300 g all-purpose flour; 150 ml warm water; A pinch of salt; 300 g ground pork; 1 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine; 1 tsp sesame oil; 1 tsp sugar; 1 tbsp ginger (finely minced); 2 scallions (finely chopped); 1/2 tsp white pepper; 1/2 tsp salt; 300 g pork skin or bones; 2 slices ginger; 2 scallions; 3 cups water

Instructions

Prep:1hCook:10min

Xiaolongbao, or soup dumplings, are delicate steamed buns from China's Jiangnan region, especially Shanghai. These dumplings feature a thin wheat wrapper encasing a savoury pork filling and rich broth, which liquefies upon steaming.

Updated at: Thu, 25 Dec 2025 19:36:42 GMT