Recipe of Xiaolongbao

Ingredients

• 300g ground pork
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup cold water
• 1/2 cup hot water
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp sugar
• 1/2 tsp ginger, minced
• 1/2 tsp garlic, minced
• 1/2 tsp soy sauce
• 1/2 tsp sesame oil
• 1/4 tsp white pepper
• 1/4 cup chicken or pork broth

Directions

1. 1

   Combine flour, cold water, and hot water. Knead into a smooth dough. Cover and let rest for 30 mins.

2. 2

   Mix ground pork with ginger, garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, salt, and white pepper.

3. 3

   Roll the dough into a log and cut it into small pieces. Roll each into a thin wrapper.

4. 4

   Place a spoonful of filling in each wrapper. Seal and pleat to form dumplings.

5. 5

   Place dumplings in a steamer lined with cabbage leaves. Steam for 20 mins.

6. 6

   Serve hot with dipping sauce made from soy sauce and broth. Enjoy your Xiaolongbao!