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Homemade Soup Dumplings

Delicious Homemade Soup Dumplings: Your Kitchen's New Star

Experience the joy of Homemade Soup Dumplings with thin wrappers and savory broth-filled centers, a culinary delight sure to impress.
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 10 minutes
Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 4 dumplings
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Broth
  • 2 lbs Chicken Backs and Necks Other collagen-rich chicken parts can be used.
  • 1 oz Ginger Adds warmth and aroma to the broth.
  • 4 stalks Green Onions Scallions work as a great substitute.
For the Dumpling Dough
  • 4 cups All-Purpose Flour Adjust according to local flour type.
  • 1 tsp Salt Essential for flavor.
  • 3/4 cup Hot Water
  • 1/4 cup Cold Water
For the Filling
  • 1 lb Fatty Ground Pork Can substitute ground chicken.
  • 1 tsp Grated Ginger Ginger powder can substitute.
  • 2 tbsp Light Soy Sauce Use tamari for gluten-free.
  • 1 tbsp Shaoxing Wine Dry sherry can serve as a substitute.
  • 1/2 tsp White Pepper Black pepper may alter flavor.
  • 1 tbsp Chinkiang Vinegar For dipping.

Equipment

  • Roasting pan
  • pot
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Rolling Pin
  • Steamer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Arrange chicken backs, ginger slices, and green onions on a roasting pan. Roast for 30–40 minutes until golden brown. Transfer to a pot, submerge in water, and simmer for 2–3 hours. Cool, refrigerate overnight until congealed.
  2. Combine all-purpose flour and salt in a mixing bowl. Gradually stir in hot water and then cold water. Mix to form shaggy dough. Knead for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Wrap and rest for 30 minutes.
  3. Infuse grated ginger in 1 tablespoon of hot water. Mix ground pork, infused ginger, soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, and white pepper. Fold in 2 tablespoons of cooled jelly broth. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  4. Divide rested dough into small portions, roll each into balls, and flatten into thin wrappers. Place 1 tablespoon of filling in the center, pinch edges to create pleats, leaving an opening at the top.
  5. Prepare a steamer by boiling water. Line the basket to prevent sticking. Arrange dumplings in a single layer, cover, and steam for 8–10 minutes until wrappers are translucent.

Nutrition

Serving: 3dumplingsCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 12gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 1gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Enjoy the dumplings fresh for the best flavor and juiciness. Store unsteamed dumplings in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.

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