Paleo Soup Dumplings (Xiao Long Bao)

Experience the magic of traditional Xiao Long Bao with a Paleo twist in these delightful Paleo Soup Dumplings! Featuring a tender, grain-free dough made from arrowroot, tapioca, and coconut flours, these dumplings are filled with a savory mixture of ground pork, warming ginger, garlic, and aromatic scallions. The secret lies in the gelled chicken bone broth tucked inside, which melts into a luscious soup as the dumplings steam to perfection. Gluten-free, dairy-free, and soy-free, this recipe stays true to Paleo principles without sacrificing the comforting flavors of this iconic dish. Ready in just over an hour, these juicy dumplings are perfect for sharing and pair beautifully with a side of coconut aminos or your favorite Paleo-friendly dipping sauce. Indulge in a homemade dim sum experience that’s wholesome, nourishing, and utterly delicious!

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:60 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:75 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 lb Pork shoulder (ground)
• 2 tbsp Coconut aminos
• 1 tsp Sesame oil
• 1 tsp Ginger (grated)
• 1 clove Garlic (minced)
• 2 tbsp Scallions (finely chopped)
• 1 cup Chicken bone broth (gelled, chilled)
• 1.5 cups Arrowroot flour
• 0.5 cup Tapioca flour
• 2 tbsp Coconut flour
• 0.5 cup Hot water
• 0.5 tsp Salt
• 1 tbsp Avocado oil

Directions

Step 1

1. Start by preparing the dough. In a mixing bowl, combine arrowroot flour, tapioca flour, coconut flour, and salt.

Step 2

2. Gradually add hot water and avocado oil to the dry ingredients, stirring with a wooden spoon until a dough forms. Knead lightly until smooth, wrap in plastic wrap, and let rest for 20 minutes.

Step 3

3. While the dough rests, prepare the filling. In a bowl, mix ground pork, coconut aminos, sesame oil, grated ginger, garlic, and scallions until well combined.

Step 4

4. Dice the chilled, gelled chicken bone broth into small cubes and gently fold it into the pork mixture. This will create the 'soup' within the dumplings.

Step 5

5. Divide the rested dough into small portions and roll each into a ball. Using a rolling pin, flatten each ball into thin, circular wrappers approximately 3 inches in diameter.

Step 6

6. Place a small spoonful of filling into the center of a wrapper, then carefully fold and pleat the edges to seal the dumpling completely. Repeat with remaining dough and filling.

Step 7

7. Line a bamboo or metal steamer with parchment paper or cabbage leaves to prevent sticking. Place the dumplings inside, leaving space between each one.

Step 8

8. Steam the dumplings over boiling water for 12–15 minutes, or until the dough becomes translucent and the filling is cooked through.

Step 9

9. Serve the Paleo Soup Dumplings hot with a side of coconut aminos or a Paleo-friendly dipping sauce of your choice.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1341.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3075.1

Total Fat 122.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 38.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.8g
Cholesterol 317.5mg	0%
Sodium 2270.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 389.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 19.8g	0%
Total Sugars 9.7g
Protein 90.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 243.4mg	0%
Iron 7.0mg	0%
Potassium 1560.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 36.4%

Protein: 12.0%

Carbs: 51.6%