At the table
Lift carefully with chopsticks; take a small first bite because the filling holds hot juices. Add dipping sauce gradually if served.
Contains pork, wheat, soy and sesame in this recipe. Ask about the cooking wine and mixed seasoning if relevant.
The described Xiaojie filling includes cooking wine and a mixed spice seasoning. Exact spice blends and restaurant versions may differ.
GET TO KNOW THE DISH
What goes into it?
Explore some key ingredients below. Preparations may use additional seasonings and ingredients.
The described Xiaojie filling includes cooking wine and a mixed spice seasoning. Exact spice blends and restaurant versions may differ.
Typical ingredients
Recipes vary by restaurant.
How does it taste?
Savory pork, chives and sesame aroma.
- Chili heat
- Texture
- Crisp base, soft wrapper and juicy filling.
- How it’s made
- Filled dumplings are pan-fried and covered with a little thin flour-water mixture to steam and crisp.
The described Xiaojie filling includes cooking wine and a mixed spice seasoning. Exact spice blends and restaurant versions may differ.
A CONNECTION TO PLACE
Origin & regional roots
The connection with Henan is uncertain.
About this regional connection
Henan: Xigong, Luoyang. Xiaojie is both the street and the registered shop mark. Filling not established.
Ask if they have it first
请问你们有洛阳小街锅贴吗？
Do you have this item?
A LITTLE SOMETHING TO READ
Story & history
Luoyang Xiaojie potstickers
This account describes a tradition or story, rather than an established historical fact.
Xiaojie potstickers belong to Luoyang’s Xigong food tradition. Their identity centers on the boat shape and contrast between a crisp underside and juicy filling.