Taiwanese Basil Xiaolongbao
The scent of Taiwanese basil pierces through! Herb Xiao Long Bao full of local feeling
Description
A Xiaolongbao that gets you hooked, generously kneading 'Jiucengta' (Taiwanese basil)—a strongly scented herb essential to Taiwanese cuisine—into the filling.
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Recipe
Ingredients
- Taiwanese Basil(Jiucengta)
- Minced pork
- Garlic
- Flour
- Pork skin
Instructions
- [Authentic Recipe]
- When making dough, a little green vegetable juice is sometimes mixed in to create a slightly green hue indicating basil flavor.
- Prepare a massive amount of Taiwanese basil leaves (Jiucengta: purple stems, spicier and stronger than Italian basil) and chop finely.
- Knead the minced pork with chopped basil, grated garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, and crushed pork aspic. The trick is to mix it fresh without pre-cooking so the basil aroma doesn't dissipate.
- Wrap in thin dough and steam rapidly over high heat; the exotic basil aroma dissolves into the soup.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
Intense aroma of Taiwanese Basil
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Sweet basil, Grated garlic
Pairing
Cold Taiwan Beer
Trivia
[Hardcore] 'Jiucengta' is absolutely essential for Taiwanese street food (like Yansuji). Putting it in Xiaolongbao instantly transforms it into an 'authentic Taiwanese local taste' coveted by maniacs.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] Use only a little black vinegar for dipping! Intoxicate yourself with the harmony of meat juices and the intense basil aroma that hits your nose the moment you bite!
Allergen
Wheat, Pork, Soy, Sesame