Giant Xiaolongbao

15m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Soak shiitake in 200 ml boiling water until soft. Squeeze, mince, and keep the soaking liquid.
  2. 2Stir Seasoning A into the shiitake soaking liquid; let cool to room temp.
  3. 3In a bowl, add all filling ingredients (start with pork), pour in the seasoned liquid, and knead well until sticky.
  4. 4Spread 1/3 of the filling in a heatproof dish. Cover the surface with wrappers. Add the rest of the filling, level it, then cover with more wrappers.
  5. 5Brush the top with the soy–water mix.
  6. 6Steam on high about 15 min (skillet + lid or foil works) until cooked through.

Ingredients

  • 400 g Ground pork
  • 200 g Bean sprouts finely chopped
  • 20 g White leek finely sliced
  • 0.5 tsp Ginger powder
  • 1 clove Garlic grated
  • 10 g Dried shiitake rinsed
  • 200 ml Boiling water for soaking
  • 1.5 tbsp Sake
  • 1 tbsp Soy sauce
  • 0.5 tbsp Sesame oil
  • 3 tsp Chinese chicken powder
  • 1.5 tbsp Oyster sauce
  • 0.25 tsp Sugar
  • 1 tsp Soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp Water
  • sheets Wonton or gyoza wrappers

Equipment

heatproof dishskilletlidfoil

Tips

  • Slice like a cake and serve with black vinegar + ginger.
  • Kimchi version is good.