Xiao Long Bao How to Make Soup Dumplings That Actually Work

Ingredients

• 1 lb / 450g Chicken feet (optional, adds collagen)
• 1 lb / 450g Pork bones (neck or knuckle bones)
• 8 cups / 2 liters Water
• 2 inches / 5cm Ginger, peeled and smashed
• 4 Scallions, white parts only, smashed
• 2 tbsp Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry)
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1/2 tsp White Pepper
• 1 lb / 450g Ground pork (shoulder is best)
• 1/4 cup / 60ml Soy sauce
• 1 tbsp Sesame oil
• 1 inch / 2.5cm Ginger, finely grated
• 2 Scallions, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup / 60ml Chicken broth or water
• 1 tsp Sugar
• 1/4 tsp Ground ginger
• 2 cups / 250g All-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
• 3/4 cup / 180ml Hot water (just off the boil)
• 1/4 cup / 60ml Cold water