Xiao Long Bao Recipe♪【Chinese Cuisine】

This page introduces how to make xiaolongbao.

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TasteTune「Xiaolongbao」

Before the recipe, one thing!

Everyone, have you heard TasteTune's song “Xiaolongbao”?

This piece expresses the texture, flavor, delicate craftsmanship, and Chinese culture embodied by xiaolongbao.

Enjoy making xiaolongbao with this song♪

How to Make Xiaolongbao

Ingredients (makes about 20 servings)

An

• Ground pork … 250g
• Ginger (minced)… 1 teaspoon
• Green onions (finely chopped)… 2 tablespoons
• Soy sauce … 1 tablespoon
• Sake … 1 tablespoon
• Sesame oil … 1 teaspoon
• Salt … a pinch

Soup Jelly

• Pork broth … 200ml
• Powdered gelatin … 5g

Skin

• Flour (all-purpose or cake flour)… 200g
• Water … approximately 100ml

How to make them

① Make the soup jelly

1. Add gelatin to the warmed pork broth and dissolve thoroughly.
2. Pour into a bat or similar container.
3. Chill in the refrigerator for 1 to 2 hours until firm.
4. Once solidified, chop into small pieces about 5mm square.

Points：The finer the cut, the easier it is to wrap!

② Make the An

1. Place the ground pork in a bowl.
2. Add ginger, green onions, and seasonings.
3. Mix well until sticky (1–2 minutes).
4. Finally, add the carved soup jelly and stir gently.

Gently mix the jelly without crushing it.

③ Make the skin

1. Put the flour in a bowl.
2. Gradually add water while mixing.
3. Once it forms a cohesive mass, knead for 5 to 10 minutes.
4. Cover with plastic wrap and let rest for 20 to 30 minutes.

Resting makes it easier to grow.

④ Stretch the skin

1. Roll the dough into a log and divide it into 20 equal pieces.
2. Roll it into a ball and lightly crush it in the palm of your hand.
3. Roll out the dough with a rolling pin, making the center slightly thicker and the edges thinner (8–9 cm in diameter).

Thicker in the center means less likely to tear!

⑤ Wrap

1. Place about 1 tablespoon of filling in the center of the skin.
2. Create pleats gradually from the edge.
3. Finally, twist it tightly to close.

Close with zero gaps to prevent soup leakage.

⑥ Steam

1. Line the steamer with parchment paper (pierce holes in it).
2. Arrange the xiaolongbao with space between them.
3. Steam for 7 to 8 minutes after steam rises over high heat.

Be careful not to oversteam, as this makes the skin more prone to tearing.

How to eat

• Place on a spoon.
• Break the skin slightly and sip a little soup.
• Served with black vinegar and shredded ginger.

⚠️ Steaming hot items are extremely hot, so be careful not to burn yourself!

Hey everyone, have you heard tastetune's song “Xiaolongbao”?
We aim to introduce cuisines from around the world and provide music that enhances the enjoyment of those dishes.
Here, we introduce the thoughts, expressions, and ingenuity embodied in this music.

Delicate craftsmanship and overflowing umami: The texture of sound

At the heart of this piece is the musical depiction of the “juicy filling”—the very charm of xiaolongbao.
The soft, expansive tones and the light, sparkling resonance reminiscent of water droplets bursting evoke the image of piping hot soup generously filled inside a xiaolongbao. It recreates through the ears that burst of umami the moment it enters your mouth and that blissful feeling that fills your heart.

Chinese Culture and Everyday Scenes: Traditional Instruments and Layers of Sound

The piece is carefully woven with tones that evoke a distinctly Chinese feel.
The smooth tones of the guzheng reflect China's rich history and culture, delivering a nostalgic resonance. Combined with the sound of rising steam and the sizzle of ingredients cooking on a hot plate, it creates an immersive experience, as if stepping into a Shanghai dim sum restaurant. These sounds evoke the image of xiaolongbao being cherished and warmly loved in everyday life.

The warmth and familiarity spreading through my heart

What you feel throughout this music is a sense of warmth, familiarity, and happiness.
The delicious broth that slowly spreads across your palate when you take a bite of xiaolongbao, and the warm, peaceful time shared with those around you, are expressed through sound. It cherishes not flashiness, but the inherent charm of xiaolongbao—the delicately crafted skin, the overflowing umami, and the warmth that connects people.

The World of Xiaolongbao: Savored Through the Ears

This piece is not mere background music, but an artistic work that allows you to savor with your ears the “delicacy” of xiaolongbao, the ‘richness’ of its soup, and the “warmth” of China. Close your eyes, and you'll envision the scene of xiaolongbao being brought before you, accompanied by the steam rising from the steamer basket. Surrender yourself to this music and truly immerse yourself in the world of xiaolongbao.