Dried Scallop and Dried Shrimp Stuffed Soup Buns
Soup-filled dumplings flavored with dried scallops and dried shrimp for umami; the aspic melts into broth inside, sipped through a straw.
Ingredients
Instructions
Make the aspic filling
Combine the pork skin aspic with the superior stock, minced dried scallops, minced dried shrimp, fine salt, and monosodium glutamate until everything is melted together. Cool completely, then cut into cubes and set aside.
Proof the dough
Add the dry yeast and water to the flour, stir to combine, then knead thoroughly until smooth. Let rest and proof for 1 hour before using.
Wrap and steam
Roll the dough into a long rope and pinch off small pieces. Flatten each piece, enclose a cube of the aspic filling, and shape into a round bun. Arrange the buns in a steamer basket and steam over high heat for 8 minutes. Remove from the steamer, insert a straw into each bun, and serve immediately.