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Xiao Long Bao is Shanghai's most famous style of soup dumplings. Learn how to make this delicious recipe!
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*INGREDIENTS*
*FOR THE JELLY:*
- 400 g of pork skin [400克猪皮]
- a bunch of spring onion [1小把香葱]
- Some slices of ginger [几片姜片]
- 1 tbsp of Chinese cooking wine [1汤匙料酒] [geni.us/3hdHAM]
- 2 tsp of sugar
- 1 tsp of white pepper [1茶匙白胡椒粉] [Amazon Link: geni.us/93Id0E]
- 1 tsp of salt or to taste [1茶匙盐]
*FOR THE FILLING:*
- 200 g ground pork
- 1/4 cup of green part of spring onion
- 1/4 cup of minced carrot [1/4杯胡萝卜末]
- 1/4 cup of minced cabbage [1/4杯白菜碎]
- 1 tsp of dark soy sauce [1茶匙老抽]
- 1 tsp of white sugar [1茶匙白糖]
- 1 tsp of sesame oil [1茶匙芝麻油]
- 1/2 tsp of salt or to taste [1/2茶匙盐] [Amazon Link: geni.us/xXaSpE]
*Sauce:*
- 1/8 cup of white part of spring onion [1/ 8杯葱白]
- 4 slices of ginger [4片姜]
- 3 tbsp of water [3汤匙水]
*FOR THE WRAPS:*
- 1/2 tsp of salt [1/2茶匙盐]
- 200 g high protein flour [200克高筋粉]
- 85 - 100 ml warm water [85 - 100 毫升水]
*FOR THE DIPPING SAUCE:*
- some shredded fresh ginger [适量姜丝]
- 1 tablespoons of white vinegar [1汤匙白醋]
- 1 teaspoon of soy sauce [1茶匙生抽]
**MAKING THE JELLY **
- Blanch the skin for 5 minutes to remove the bad smell. Remove the attaching fat. Cut it into thin strips.
- Prepare a pot of water (1.8 L of water). Put in the pork skin. Bring it to a boil and then down to low heat. Stew it for 1 hour.
- After 1 hour, add a bunch of spring onion, some slices of ginger, a tbsp of Chinese cooking wine, 2 tsp of sugar, a tsp of white pepper, and a tsp of salt. Keep stewing on low heat for another hour.
- Strain the broth into a container. You should have about 400 ml broth left. Put it in the fridge for at least 6 hours. The skin has a lot of collagen, which dissolves in the water during stewing. When the temperature goes down, it turns into a jelly.
- Carefully mince the jelly. Make sure there are not big chunks.
- Set it aside.
*MAKING THE FILLING (enough to make 25-30 dumplings)*
- Use some white part of the spring onion and ginger to make a sauce. Blend them with 3 tablespoons of water. Strain it.
- Pour the sauce into the ground pork.
- Add white sugar,dark soy sauce, sesame oil, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
- Stir it until the pork absorbs all the sauce. Add the vegetables into the meat. And Combine them. You can switch it with other vegetables like water chestnut or radish.
- Last step is to mix it with the minced jelly.
*MAKE THE DUMPLING WRAPS*
- mix 200 g of high protein flour with 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Pour warm water in 3 parts and mix the flour. Knead it into a smooth dough. Cover and let it sit for 30 minutes.
- Knead the dough again for 5-10 minutes. Cover it; let it sit for another 30 minutes.
- Cut the dough in half. Roll it into a long even strip.
- Cut it into small pieces. Turn it after every cut to get even pieces. Each one should be about 12 grams.
- Sprinkle some flour in case they stick to each other.
- Flatten them with your hand.
- Roll it into a small round wrapper with thick middle and thin edge. The size should be about 8-10cm long across.
*CLOSE THE DUMPLINGS*
This is the most important step to make them look great.
- Take a wrap and put enough meat so it’s almost full. I put a little bit more than a tbsp.
- Lift one part of the edge and pinch it to make a pleat. Continue all the way around.
- At the end, pinch it together to close the dumpling.
Normally, each dumpling should have 10-12 pleats in total. Don’t worry too much about this your first time- it will take some practice to make it look perfect.
*STEAM*
- Put parchment paper in the steamer
- Leave some space between the xiao long bao,
- Bring the water to a boil, then put the steamer in and let it steam it for 5 minutes on high heat.
*DIPPING SAUCE*
Some shredded fresh ginger
1 tablespoons of white vinegar
1 teaspoon of soy sauce

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I used this video to make my first xiao long bao and it came out great, thanks so much for posting. For the broth I used the porkskin but also added neckbones, chicken feet and chinese smoked ham for the saltiness and it came out amazing very rich and gelatinous.

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What a wonderful video. That's one of the clearest instructions that I've seen for Xiao Long Bao any where. Thanks!

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@@SoupedUpRecipes Hi. Do you blanch the skin by putting it into room temperature water first, then turning on the fire? And can I store the dumplings in the freezer before I steam them?

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THIS, IS THE BEST XIO LONG BAO RECIPE EVER!!!!!!! I Have tried your recipe today and they are the best I have ever had. So full of soup it was unreal! The pork skin broth jelly and the high protein flour have been a game changer for me. I always used to use plain flour, but they always broke when steaming. I am now obsessed with your channel ♥️ thank you for all of your hard work to please other people. You have very much pleased my family

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I really want to thank you for sharing this recipe. I looked all over the internet for a whole day and this is the best one I found. Your instructions are very clear and I had a lot of fun making them. They ended up just like the ones I tried in China! Thank you so much.

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These are the most delicious looking soup dumplings I've ever seen. And you are an incredible teacher. This will be my blueprint for my first batch! Thank you so much!

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Her voice is soothing, and her hair is beautiful

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Thank you so much! You're so great at explaining the steps, you're the best. Can't wait to try this recipe!

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Absolutely love the video. Clean, clear and easy to understand. Thank you for making this!

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That was an excellent demonstration and, you are adorable! Thanks for showing how to do this in detail.

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I've been wanting to make soup dumplings for some time, and I watched numerous videos and read a lot of recipes, but yours was so friendly and helpful - it made me finally make them myself. Of course i had some changes to fit my own taste, but it came out wonderful and delicious thanks to you !

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Just made this for my family - they loved it! Great recipe; thing's didn't come out as nicely as yours, but the flavor was authentic, and it was delicious! Reminds me of my time overseas.

[@itsprobablyashley]

I love this recipe you did. This is the first time I've seen someone use pork skin to make the jelly, as opposed to using pork or chicken stock and mixing that with gelatin (which I don't fancy much). I imagine this recipe has a more concentrated flavor because of your technique so I'm really excited to try it out! I also really like how calm and relaxing your voice is!

[@SoupedUpRecipes]

Yes, it does contain more flavor because the jelly also is the broth. If you have any questions about how to make it, let me know. Will help you as soon as possible.

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The clearest demonstration EVER. I don't have a single doubt about the recipe. Tq for sharing. :)

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Whenever we've ordered this at restaurants, I always thought they're like magic, haha! Thank you for making it look so easy. You've encouraged me to try it soon. I love how you repeat the steps. Love your videos, and you are so cute!

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This is such an amazing recipe ! Im so glad you show how to do everything even down to making the wrapper. I can’t wait to make this ❤

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Excellent video. Very clear instructions and easy to understand. Thank you!

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That’s awesome! Xiao Long Bao is my favorite food bar none. Can’t wait to make hundreds and pig out! Thanks for sharing.

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I had first tasted this soup dumpling in a Michelin Star Restaurant in Taiwan; it was absolutely a pleasure

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[@MaZEEZaM]

I realise you show the traditional way to eat soup dumplings but for me, what I love about soup dumplings is putting the whole thing in my mouth and biting into it so the soup bursts out. Its really great as long as the soup isn't too hot which I have found several times lol. Thanks for the recipe.

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Cooking this on the weekend!! Thank you for the recipe, I'm very excited!

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Souped Up Recipes why is ur wrapper recipe uses starch for making dumplings when rolling while for xiao long bao is flour?

[@banditorules9163]

Mandy! Do you think your dumplings would work with other fillings?

[@agdt2004]

Whoever thought about the pleating was also a genius! Thanks for this detailed procedure.

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Just keeps geting better everyday I watch. THANKS!!!!

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Thanks for the nice compliment=) I am doing my best to show the best food from China. Love to share and more videos are coming, Hope you keep enjoying.

[@pinkmonkeybird2644]

Thank you for another amazing recipe and detailed explanation; this is such a great recipe and totally doable for home cooks. For any vegetarians out there, this is easily adapted using agar agar and vegetable stock instead of the pork skin stock, plus extra firm tofu (I like the smoked tofu for this) instead of ground pork. It’s delicious, and no one will miss the meat.

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one of the best teaching video I have seen. Also the presenter voice is soothing and instruction clear and easy. Well done and thank you so much.

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My pleasure. So happy that you like it. Hope you keep enjoying me videos=)

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I will cook this for Chinese New Year yummy can’t wait thank you Mandy

[@ninagonn9107]

❤ I have always wanted to learn how to make these. my first try pleating was not bad but i didn’t roll my dough out thin enough.. mt second group of dumplings came out much better. thank you. Your videos are clear and i enjoy your information/history of the particular dish you are cooking…

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best xiao long bao video ive seen! you make it look very easy and fun. also it looks super delicious

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Wow! You are amazing and you make it look so easy 😃 love your channel/recipes!! Love the way you explain things so clearly ... thank you!

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This is fantastic. I had a huge meal of these in Taipei yesterday and really wanted to know how to make this. 謝謝！

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What a great video. I'm so hungry for this now. Thanks for the cooking lesson.

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Love this video. Very clear and simple instructions. Love it!

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Thank you very much for the comprehensive presentation of preparing this awesome dish

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Fabulous recipes; clear and concise instructions; lovely presentation. Kudos!

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This makes me miss Shanghai! I could listen to your voice all day

[@tomchin1562]

Terrific instruction on the soup dumplings. You are an amazing cook! Even the wrapping of the dumplings is so good.

[@SoupedUpRecipes]

Thanks for the nice compliment=)

[@voidwalkingcat]

Never imagined that I will try this at home. lol. Thanks!

[@Krisword]

I bought the pork skin today at the Asian market. Eeeeee!! It’s happening.

[@bronk33]

how did they turn out??

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Anthony Brancato was wondering the same

[@elaminmochichi7767]

Probably didn't cook, just typed to get some attention or too lazy to cook this person

[@yumayummy]

@@elaminmochichi7767 I cooked it today,to roll the dough is really tiring and to wrap also a lil bit difficult compared to wrap gyoza.i added shitake mushroom and I didn't use carrot, Came out really good.next time I'll add some water chestnut

[@elaminmochichi7767]

@@yumayummy ahh sweet, mine didn't turn out as watery as I'd like

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Thank you for this video! It looks easy to follow your receipt. I really want to try some day for my family!

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Chinese cooking is a true art form. I'll surely try this one.

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Just found this video. Thank you. You show it step by step and I love that.

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I have missed eating xiao long bao at least 1x/week since I lived in China, now I can and will make it! Thank you for the clear instructions.

[@ksabb9216]

thank you so much for sharing!!! This looks absolutely delicious!!!

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Today I prepared them "italian style", but with your precious indications: FANTASTIC!!! I think that xiao long bao are the best dumplings in the world!! Thank you, thank you very much!❤️❤️❤️ In Italy they are rare to find, almost only in Milan, but now finally they are available also in my kitchen near Venice!😂 Thank you, thank you, thank you, your recipe is perfect, with your wraps it's impossible to fail!👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

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watching you eat that dumpling was a joy, so many don't show them selfs eating the result of all that skilled work

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I love the way you explain how to cook Dumplings thank you Xiao Long Bao

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This is an unbelievable video……Xiang Long Bao….Your are an amazing teacher.l have got to make these dumplings!!!

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I really enjoyed watching your videos on how to make it....I love it

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You are a true jewel at what you do.

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Thank you for this lovely video. I cannot wait to make these.

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Wonderful teaching video. Will try making these Xiao Long Bao.

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Great instructions and clear amounts and wonderful recipes

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Awesome! Easy to understand and humor, great recipe!!!

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I’m getting so hungry watching your videos! Wow Thank you for sharing your knowledge and skill.

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very well done video, easy to understand and looks great, I always wanted to make soup dumplings...now I will.

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Can't wait to try your recipe.Looks delicious.

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In love with xia long bao! I have to say, It gets expensive eating out and looking for these at restaurants because not everyone has it. Plus if they do i feel they don't put their heart into making it.. it's just kinda "blah" but after watching this video I might give it a try at home! Loved how informative you made this. Subscribed!

[@SoupedUpRecipes]

Thank you for subscribing and the compliment. It means so much to me. new videos every Wednesday, hope you keep enjoying =)

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Thank you very much for sharing. Your direction is so clear.

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wow this is amazing! thank you so much for your very detailed explation :)

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I love your videos! Can't wait to try one of your recipes for myself!!

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These look amazing - thank you for sharing. Can't wait to try this!

[@SoupedUpRecipes]

My pleasure. If you have any questions about how to make it, let me know=)

[@Nautilus9]

Instead of pork skin for the collagen/gelatin jelly, I have used beef tendon before. It saves me from shaving the pig skin haha

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Thank you for sharing! They look amazing!

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I LOVE your videos. Can’t wait to try this one!

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I'm so excited to make this!! Thank you so much for making a video!!! ^.^

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amazing video! it wasn't rushed so first timers like me will really learn from this. besides that, you also included the instructions on how to make the jelly. thank you! definitely gonna save this vid for future reference! ;)

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Thanks, took me a long time to film and edit it... Glad you like it=)

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superb instructions, great video. Thank you

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I have been looking for this recipe since long time. Thank you!!!

[@SoupedUpRecipes]

My pleasure. Glad you enjoyed=)

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wow you made it as if it was easy to make xiao long bao! it also has clear instructions, I want to try this on weekend :D

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I got my bamboo steamer from Amazon. I can't wait to make Xaio long bao. Yum can't wait thank you for the step by step recipe.

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Have made other recipes. Going to give yours a try today. Looking forward to it! Will let you know how it goes!

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Thank you for this great instructional video!

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I LOVE THESE . thank you for sharing your recipe!!!

[@SoupedUpRecipes]

Thank you for watching. More videos are coming. Hope you enjoy!

[@Anthro777]

I lovvvvvee xiao long bao and we don't have it in my city or anywhere nearby. Used to love going to Mother's Dumplings when I lived in Toronto for amazing dumplings. One day soon I will make my own!

[@Bekkaye01]

When I see you eating the delicious dumplings and slurping the broth I am getting hungy! Many years ago in Malaysia I really fell in love with the chinese dumplings a Chinese street cook was preparing and have never forgotten them since then. Bhan Bao! They were so juicy and full of taste! Finally I am able to make them myself after lots of practice. I am going to try your soup dumplings, they look wonderful, thank you so much for your inspiration. Greetings from Munich, Germany.