Xiao Long Bao
Xiao Long Bao, often abbreviated as XLB, is a famous Chinese soup dumpling originating from the Jiangnan region, particularly Shanghai and Wuxi. These delicate parcels consist of a thin, pleated wrapper encasing a savory pork filling and a burst of rich, hot broth, traditionally served in a bamboo steamer with black vinegar and ginger.
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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
Xiao Long Bao provides a balanced mix of protein from the pork filling and carbohydrates from the dough wrapper, with the broth adding fats and collagen. A typical serving of four to six dumplings contains roughly 250-350 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 350 kcal |
| Protein | 18 g |
| Carbs | 38 g |
| Fat | 14 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 4 g |
| Sodium | 800 mg |
| Iron | 3 mg |
| Potassium | 250 mg |
| Phosphorus | 180 mg |
| Zinc | 2.5 mg |
| Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) | 0.3 mg |
| Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) | 0.2 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 4 mg |
| Selenium | 15 mcg |
Per 4 pieces (approx. 160 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The magic of Xiao Long Bao lies in its 'soup' filling, traditionally created by folding chilled meat aspic (which melts into broth when steamed) into the dumpling, a technique showcasing incredible culinary ingenuity.
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