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Homemade Soup Dumplings

Homemade Soup Dumplings: A Heartwarming Kitchen Adventure

Discover how to make delicious Homemade Soup Dumplings filled with savory chicken broth, perfect for impressing guests and elevating your meals.
Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Resting Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 4 dumplings
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

For the Jelly Broth
  • 2 lbs Chicken backs and necks Other bone-in cuts can be used
  • 1 inch Ginger Freshly grated is recommended
  • 4 stalks Green onions Can substitute with scallions
For the Dumpling Wrappers
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour Avoid gluten-free flour
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 3/4 cup Hot/cold water Adjust based on humidity
For the Filling
  • 1 cup Fatty ground pork Can substitute with ground chicken
  • 2 tbs Light soy sauce Tamari can be used for gluten-free
  • 1 tbs Shaoxing wine Substitute with dry sherry or omit
  • 1/2 tsp White pepper Black pepper can be used as a substitute
  • 1 tsp Sugar Can omit if reducing sweetness

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowl
  • Pot
  • Bamboo Steamer
  • Rolling Pin

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Roast the chicken backs and necks in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for about 30 minutes, until golden brown.
  2. Combine the roasted chicken with sliced ginger and chopped green onions in a pot, cover with water, and simmer on low heat for 4 hours.
  3. Strain the broth and refrigerate overnight; it will congeal into a jelly-like consistency.
  4. In a mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour and a pinch of salt. Gradually add hot water, mixing until the dough starts to come together.
  5. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Wrap in plastic wrap and let rest at room temperature for 45 minutes.
  6. Grate fresh ginger and mix it with fatty ground pork, light soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, white pepper, and sugar in a bowl. Fold in the chilled chicken jelly.
  7. Divide the rested dough into small portions. Roll each piece into a thin circle, about 3-4 inches in diameter.
  8. Place a spoonful of filling in the center of each wrapper, carefully pleat and seal the edges, leaving a small opening at the top.
  9. Prepare a bamboo steamer lined with parchment paper or cabbage leaves. Arrange the dumplings in a single layer, ensuring they aren’t touching.
  10. Steam over boiling water for 8-10 minutes until the wrappers turn translucent. Serve immediately with a dipping sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1dumplingCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 8gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 5mg

Notes

Best enjoyed fresh after steaming. Measure ingredients carefully for best results.

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