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Gochujang Soup Dumplings

Gochujang Soup Dumplings
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Gochujang Soup Dumplings are a bold and flavorful Korean-inspired dish combining spicy gochujang chili paste with a juicy, soupy filling wrapped in delicate dumpling wrappers. These dumplings offer a perfect balance of spicy, savory, and comforting tastes with a unique soupy center that bursts in your mouth. Whether served as an appetizer, snack, or main dish, they bring an exciting twist to the classic dumpling experience and make a fun, hands-on cooking project for family and friends.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons gochujang chili paste
  • 250g ground pork or chicken
  • 3 green onions, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
  • 100ml rich broth (chicken or vegetable broth) for soup gelatin
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 50g soup gelatin or broth jelly, chilled and cut into small cubes
  • 30–40 dumpling wrappers (thin and sturdy)

Optional Variations

  • 100g finely chopped mushrooms and tofu (for vegetarian filling)
  • 100g minced shrimp or crab (for seafood twist)
  • Chili flakes or fresh chopped chilies (for extra spicy)
  • Mozzarella cubes (small, for cheesy surprise)
  • Gluten-free dumpling wrappers (for gluten-free option)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Soup Gelatin: Simmer a rich broth infused with aromatics and gochujang chili paste until flavorful. Pour the broth into a shallow dish and chill it in the refrigerator until it sets into a firm gelatin. Once set, cut the gelatin into small cubes that will melt inside the dumplings while steaming.
  2. Make the Dumpling Filling: In a bowl, combine ground pork or chosen protein with finely chopped green onions, minced garlic, minced ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, and gochujang paste. Gently fold in the chilled soup gelatin cubes, being careful not to break them to preserve the soupy center.
  3. Assemble the Dumplings: Place a spoonful of filling in the center of each dumpling wrapper. Carefully pleat and seal the edges tightly to ensure there are no leaks, which will keep the soup trapped inside during cooking.
  4. Steam to Perfection: Arrange the assembled dumplings in a steamer basket lined with parchment paper or cabbage leaves to prevent sticking. Steam over boiling water for 8-10 minutes, until the wrappers turn translucent and the filling is cooked thoroughly.

Notes

  • Seal dumplings tightly to prevent soup leakage during steaming.
  • Keep the filling cold before assembly to maintain the shape of the soup gelatin cubes.
  • Do not overfill the dumplings to avoid breaking the wrappers.
  • Use thin but strong wrappers for the ideal melt-in-your-mouth texture.
  • Let dumplings rest for 10 minutes before steaming to settle and reduce tearing.

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Keywords: Gochujang, Soup Dumplings, Korean, Spicy Dumplings, Steamed Dumplings, Comfort Food, Appetizer, Gluten-Free

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