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In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and a pinch of salt.
Slowly add hot water a little at a time, stirring continuously, until the dough begins to come together.
Knead the dough for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Cover with a damp cloth or plastic wrap and let it rest for 30 minutes.
2. Make the Soup Gelatin:
In a small saucepan, bring chicken stock (or pork broth) to a boil.
Sprinkle the gelatin powder over the stock and let it dissolve completely. Simmer for 5 minutes until the mixture thickens into a jelly-like consistency.
Pour the mixture into a shallow dish and refrigerate until firm (about 1-2 hours).
3. Prepare the Filling:
In a large bowl, mix ground pork, chopped scallions, soy sauce, sesame oil, grated ginger, Shaoxing wine, sugar, and salt and pepper until well combined.
Once the gelatin has set, cut the soup gelatin into small cubes and mix it into the pork filling. The gelatin will melt during steaming, creating the soup inside the dumplings.
4. Roll Out the Dough:
After the dough has rested, divide it into small, even pieces (about 20-25 pieces).
Roll each piece into a small ball and then flatten it with a rolling pin into a thin round disc, about 3 inches in diameter. Make sure the edges are thinner than the center.
5. Assemble the Dumplings:
Place a spoonful of the pork filling (with the soup gelatin inside) in the center of each dough disc.
Carefully fold the edges of the dough up around the filling, pleating and pinching the edges to seal the dumpling tightly. Make sure the top is securely sealed to prevent any leakage.
6. Steam the Dumplings:
Line a bamboo steamer or steaming basket with parchment paper, or lightly grease it to prevent sticking.
Arrange the dumplings in the steamer, leaving a little space between each one.
Steam the dumplings over boiling water for 10-12 minutes or until the dough is cooked through and the filling is hot and juicy.
7. Serve:
Serve the soup dumplings hot with a dipping sauce made from soy sauce, rice vinegar, and a touch of ginger or sesame oil. Enjoy the burst of soup inside each dumpling with every bite!
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