Haipai Crab Soup Dumplings (海派蟹肉小笼包)
Haipai Crab Soup Dumplings, also known as 蟹肉小笼包 (xiè ròu xiǎo lóng bāo), are a popular dish in Haipai Cuisine, known for their delicate wrappers and flavorful soup filling.
Ingredients
- 1 lb crab meat
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup minced ginger
- 1/4 cup minced green onions
- 1/2 tsp sesame oil
- 1/4 tsp white pepper
- 1 package dumpling wrappers
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix the crab meat, minced ginger, green onions, sesame oil, and white pepper.
- Place a spoonful of the crab mixture in the center of each dumpling wrapper.
- Fold the wrapper over the filling and pleat the edges to seal.
- In a pot, bring the chicken broth, soy sauce, and rice vinegar to a simmer.
- Place the dumplings in a steamer basket and steam for 15-20 minutes.
- Serve the dumplings with the hot soup for dipping.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 30 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 20 minutes
- Total time:
- 50 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 150 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 20g
- Protein
- 10g
- Fat
- 5g
Supplies
Steamer basket Large pot Bowl
Tools
Knife Cutting board Mixing spoon
Serving suggestions
Serve the Haipai Crab Soup Dumplings with a side of black vinegar and shredded ginger.
Tips & tricks
Be careful when eating the dumplings as the soup filling can be hot.
Cost
$20