Xiaolongbao Recipe

step 1

• STEP 1.1. In a small pot add the pork skin and pork bones and cover with cold water, bring to a boil and drain.

step 2

• STEP 2.2. Add 4 cups of water again along with ginger, scallion and wine. Bring to boil and then lower the heat. Cover and simmer for 2 hours.

step 3

• STEP 3.3. After 2 hours turn off the heat. Allow the soup to cool and strain the liquid into bowl.

step 4

• STEP 4.4. As the leftovers in the pot, you can reject them and drizzle some light soy sauce over it.

step 5

• STEP 5.5. Once the liquid is completely cooled cover and refrigerate overnight.

step 6

• STEP 6.The dough

step 7

• STEP 7.1. In a mixing bowl add flour and warm water and knead for 15 minutes. Cover and set aside for 30 minutes.

step 8

• STEP 8.Filling

step 9

• STEP 9.1.take the pork and put it in food processor. Whip everything together and combine well. Gently fold diced aspic.

step 10

• STEP 10.2. Cover and transfer to the refrigerator until ready.

step 11

• STEP 11.1. Make dough balls and roll them into 3 inches size. Fill with 1 tbsp of filling and make dumplings.

step 12

• STEP 12.2. Prepare a bamboo steamer.

step 13

• STEP 13.3. Grease the steamer and then place the filled baos. Keep for 12-18 minutes.  serve hot with soup.