Dumpling Soup

Filling Ingredients:

• Chicken meat – 300g (finely chopped fillet, or substitute with shrimp for variety)

• Carrot – half a small carrot, finely grated (use in moderation, or replace with zucchini)

• Onion – 1 small, finely chopped

• Garlic – 4 cloves, finely chopped

• Cilantro and green onions – finely chopped

• White pepper powder – 1/2 teaspoon

• Sesame oil – 1 teaspoon

• Seasoning powder – 1/2 teaspoon (optional, low-sugar if available)

• Salt – 1/2 teaspoon

• Keto-friendly dumpling wrapper – Substitute with thin slices of zucchini, cabbage leaves, or egg wraps.

Filling Instructions:

1. Prepare the Filling: In a large bowl, combine the chicken (or shrimp), grated carrot or zucchini, onion, garlic, cilantro, and green onions.

2. Season: Add white pepper powder, sesame oil, seasoning powder, and salt. Mix well until all ingredients are fully combined.

3. Wrap Dumplings: Use a thin slice of zucchini, cabbage leaf, or a keto-friendly wrap. Place about a teaspoon of filling in the center, fold, and secure with a toothpick or gently press to seal.

4. Cook Dumplings: Steam dumplings for 8-10 minutes until the filling is cooked through.

Soup Base

Soup Ingredients:

• Garlic – 6 cloves, crushed and chopped

• Ginger – 1 inch, crushed and chopped

• Sesame oil – 1/2 teaspoon

• White pepper powder – a pinch

• Chicken bouillon cube – 1/2 cube (use low-sodium, keto-friendly if possible)

• Salt – to taste

• Water or broth – 4 cups

Soup Instructions:

1. Prepare the Broth: In a pot, heat the sesame oil over medium heat. Add crushed garlic and ginger and sauté until fragrant.

2. Add Liquid and Seasoning: Pour in water or broth and bring to a boil. Add the bouillon cube and stir until dissolved. Season with white pepper and salt to taste.

3. Add Dumplings: Once the broth is ready, gently add the steamed dumplings and cook until heated through (about 2-3 minutes if pre-cooked).

4. Serve: Garnish with chopped green onions or cilantro, and add chili if desired for a hint of heat.

Serving Size:

This recipe serves about 2 to 3 people. 

Enjoy your dumpling soup! 🍜🥟