How to Make Chinese Soup Dumplings

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Fill a large stockpot with all of the gelatin ingredients.

   The water will bubble once it has boiled.,, Store in the refrigerator for at least 1 day.,,,,, Do not add all 4 cups.,, If not, add more water.,,,,, Adjust amounts to prevent skin from breaking., About a finger space away, fold up again and overlap the first fold to form pleats.,, Each basket steamer can hold 6-8 dumplings.,,,
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   Step 2: Heat the stockpot to a boil.

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   Step 3: Once the stockpot has boiled

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   Step 4: turn down the stove heat to a simmer and let sit for 3 hours.

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   Step 5: Strain the liquid into a container.

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   Step 6: Cut the solidified gelatin into cubes the size of the tip of your pinky finger.

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   Step 7: Mix the dumpling ingredients into a large mixing bowl.

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   Step 8: Store in refrigerator until xiaolongbao dough wraps are finished.

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   Step 9: Put the dry ingredients for the wraps into another large mixing bowl.

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    Step 10: Pour 2 cups of the warm water into the flour.

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    Step 11: Gradually add the remaining 2 cups of water as you knead the dough.

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    Step 12: Pull dough to see if dough is stretchy.

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    Step 13: Set aside for 20 minutes.

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    Step 14: Portion the dough into small balls with a diameter the size of a pen cap length (1 inch).

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    Step 15: Rub some water onto the outside of the dough ball to keep it from drying.

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    Step 16: Flatten the dough by squishing the ball down and roll into a flat circle.

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    Step 17: Add 2 tablespoons of filling and 1 cube of gelatin to the middle of the dough circle.

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    Step 18: Fold one end up.

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    Step 19: Twist the top of the pleats clockwise to seal the filling in.

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    Step 20: Place dumplings on a lined bamboo basket steamer.

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    Step 21: Fill a steam cooker 1/3 way full with water and wait for water to boil.

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    Step 22: Once water is boiling

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    Step 23: place the entire basket into the steam cooker and steam for 8-10 minutes.

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    Step 24: Serve with black vinegar and ginger slices.

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