How to Make Soup Dumpling Burger at Home — Asian Fusion Innovation
This Asian-American fusion is genius! 🥟🍔 A juicy burger patty stuffed with soup dumpling filling - pork, ginger, scallions, and that burst of broth. When you bite it, the broth runs out like a real soup dumpling. Mind-blowing concept.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- ground pork 1 lb
- ground beef (80/20) 1 lb
- scallions, finely chopped 0.5 cup
- fresh ginger, grated 1 tbsp
- small white onion, diced 0.25 cup
- low-sodium chicken broth 0.75 cup
- unflavored powdered gelatin 1 tbsp
- burger buns 4 pieces
- butter (for toasting buns) 2 tbsp
Seasonings/Sauce
- soy sauce 2 tbsp
- sesame oil 2 tsp
- kosher salt 1 tsp
- freshly ground black pepper 0.5 tsp
- rice vinegar (optional, for garnish) 1 tbsp
Nutrition summary
Carbohydrates
29 g
22%
Protein
29 g
22%
Fat
29 g
56%
Cooking steps
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1
In a small saucepan, heat 0.75 cup chicken broth over medium heat until steaming (do not boil). Sprinkle in 1 tbsp gelatin, whisking briskly until fully dissolved. Pour into a shallow dish and refrigerate for 30 minutes, or until firm and jellied.
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2
In a large mixing bowl, combine ground pork, scallions, ginger, onion, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tsp sesame oil, 1 tsp salt, and 0.5 tsp black pepper. Mix gently to blend.
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3
Once the broth has set, cut the gelled broth into small 1/2-inch cubes (‘broth bombs’). Fold these evenly into the pork mixture—this is the signature soup dumpling ‘burst’.
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4
Shape the ground beef into 4 thin burger patties. Scoop about 1/4 of the pork-broth mixture into the center of each, then gently wrap the beef patty around it, sealing the edges to fully enclose the filling. The patty should look like a thick smash burger with hidden filling.
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5
Heat a skillet or grill over medium-high heat. Cook the patties for 4-5 minutes per side—look for the burger to be deeply browned. Rest the patties 2 minutes for the broth to re-liquefy inside.
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6
Meanwhile, butter the cut sides of the buns and toast them on the skillet until golden. Assemble each burger: bottom bun, soup dumpling burger patty, a drizzle of rice vinegar if desired, and top bun. Viral tip: Slice in half to show off the juicy broth pour—capture it on video for max TikTok wow-factor!
Personalized Q&A
Q. Is this the same recipe from TikTok?
Yes! This recipe features the key TikTok hacks: ground pork and broth-jelly for the soup dumpling filling, sealed inside a classic smash burger patty. The broth-in-gelatin ensures that burst of soup, making it super authentic to viral videos.
Q. Is this recipe actually easy to make?
It's surprisingly doable! While there are a few steps, each is beginner-friendly—think mixing, chilling, and standard burger cooking. All ingredients are grocery-store staples, and the total time is about 30 minutes.
Q. Can I customize this recipe?
Absolutely! Swap beef for ground chicken or turkey, add spicy chili oil, or use gluten-free buns. You can skip the rice vinegar if you prefer classic toppings instead.
Q. Is this recipe healthy?
Each Soup Dumpling Burger serving has around 520 kcal, with a balanced macronutrient split: 29g protein (22%), 29g fat (56%), and 29g carbs (22%). It's hearty and protein-packed, but higher in fat due to the juicy burger style.
Q. Why is this recipe so popular on TikTok?
It’s the ultimate fusion—burgers meet soup dumplings! The dramatic broth burst in every bite and the satisfying oozing reveal when the burger is cut make it a total showstopper, built for viral appeal.
