Cantonese-Style Shrimp and Pork Soup Dumplings

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Steamed soup dumplings filled with a succulent mixture of shrimp and pork, bursting with savory broth in every bite. This chinese-inspired dumplings ready in about 75 minutes pairs all-purpose flour, hot water, ground pork for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 260 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart.

★ 4.2 (15 ratings) Prep: 60 min Cook: 15 min Serves 6 Chinese cuisine 260 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Mix 2 cups all-purpose flour with 3/4 cup hot water in a bowl. Stir until combined, then knead on a floured surface for 8 minutes until smooth and elastic. Cover and rest dough for 30 minutes.
  2. Step 2: In a bowl, combine 8 oz ground pork, 6 oz finely chopped raw shrimp, 1 tbsp grated ginger, 2 chopped scallions, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine, 1 tsp sesame oil, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp white pepper. Mix well until sticky.
  3. Step 3: Dice 1 cup chilled chicken stock gelatin into 1/2-inch cubes and fold gently into the filling.
  4. Step 4: Divide dough into 30 equal pieces and roll each into 3-inch thin circles.
  5. Step 5: Place 1 tbsp filling with gelatin cubes in the center of each wrapper. Carefully pleat and seal the edges tightly to form dumplings.
  6. Step 6: Line a bamboo steamer with parchment or cabbage leaves and arrange dumplings with space between.
  7. Step 7: Boil 2 inches of water in a wok. Place the bamboo steamer over the boiling water and steam dumplings for 10 minutes until translucent and cooked.
  8. Step 8: Serve immediately with dipping sauce made from 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp black vinegar, and thin ginger strips.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Cantonese-Style Shrimp and Pork Soup Dumplings take to make?

Total time is about 75 minutes (60 min prep + 15 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Cantonese-Style Shrimp and Pork Soup Dumplings?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep all-purpose flour from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Cantonese-Style Shrimp and Pork Soup Dumplings?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Cantonese-Style Shrimp and Pork Soup Dumplings for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 6 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 6). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Cantonese-Style Shrimp and Pork Soup Dumplings?

Chinese dumplings like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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