Shanghai Xiao Long Bao (小笼包) China Soup Dumplings

These amazing little dumplings called Xiao Long Bao, are from eastern China, especially the regions of Shanghai. Also known as steamed buns, they are considered Shanghai Cuisine. (Taiwan also specializes in these little gems.) This recipe is not difficult, it just takes a couple of days to get through it. What makes these dumplings so special is that when they are steamed, the aspic melts and the soup broth seeps inside the dumpling for what may just be, the perfect bite!