Chicken Xiaolongbao
The flavor of the chicken is condensed! A light Xiao Long Bao filled with golden soup
Description
A Xiaolongbao popular among health-conscious individuals and those with dietary restrictions, using minced chicken instead of pork and filled with chicken broth aspic.
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Recipe
Ingredients
- Minced chicken
- Flour
- Chicken aspic
- Scallion
- Ginger
Instructions
- [Authentic Recipe]
- When making the dough, a yellow dough dot (or minced carrot) is often placed on top as a marker to indicate a chicken filling.
- Knead a blend of minced chicken thigh and breast with scallions, ginger juice, sesame oil, salt, and white pepper.
- Boil chicken bones and feet (momiji) for hours to extract a rich, golden, collagen-filled chicken broth. Chill to set (chicken aspic), crush, and mix into the filling.
- Wrap in ultra-thin dough and steam for 6-
- minutes. When done, clear golden chicken soup spreads inside the wrapper.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
White pepper
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Minced chicken thigh, Powdered gelatin
Pairing
Jasmine Tea
Trivia
[For Everyone] Originally developed for Muslim tourists who cannot eat pork, its refreshing taste has elevated it to a staple menu item among Taiwanese locals as well.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] Since the chicken broth is very delicate, it's best to enjoy the chicken's sweetness with just a little black vinegar and ginger, without using soy sauce!
Allergen
Wheat, Chicken, Soy, Sesame