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There are few things I enjoy in life more than a dumpling, especially soup dumplings. These bite-sized, savory, soupy dumplings deliver a level of indescribable umami satisfaction, and though I’ve tried to recreate this classic Chinese dish in my own kitchen, I have not yet succeeded at perfecting this decadent, doughy fare.
Thankfully, my efforts to create homemade soup dumplings have been put on hold for the time being. During the pandemic, I discovered an amazing line-up of authentic soup dumplings from Xiao Chi Jie—better known as XCJ—that have not only become one of my family’s weekly go-to meals, but have also won over countless other hungry consumers across the country.