Soup dumplings, or xiao long bao, are intricate Chinese delicacies that combine a gelatinous soup, meat filling, and thin dumpling dough, typically requiring hours of preparation.
Instead of the traditional lengthy process, a faster method uses store-bought chicken stock combined with gelatin powder and aromatics to create aspic instantly.
The recipe traditionally relies on pork for the meat filling, but alternatives like beef or shrimp can be used; those looking for vegetarian options may face textural challenges.
While gelatin derived from pork is essential for the original texture, vegetarian cooks can try agar, but may find their dumplings don’t have the same consistency.
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