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Xiao Long Bao (Soup Dumplings)

Chinese (Shanghai) · East Asia Top Pick STEAMED
10/10

Thin-skinned dumplings filled with pork and hot soup.

Pork Dumpling Home Cook Friendly N Nut-Free E Egg-Free

Why It Works

Chilled aspic (jellied broth) melts into soup when steamed; paper-thin wrapper requires expert pinching.

Key Ingredients

ground pork aspic (gelatin broth) ginger Shaoxing wine dumpling wrappers black vinegar

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