Step 1

For the soup, add the hot water, gelatin powder, soy sauce, and chicken stock to a medium bowl. Stir to combine. Pour into a shallow dish and chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour, until set.

Step 2

When set, fluff and break up the jellied soup with a fork.

Step 3

For the filling, combine the ground pork, green onion, mushrooms, ginger, garlic, sesame oil, and sake in a medium bowl. Mix with your hands until combined.

Step 4

Scoop a spoonful of filling onto the middle of a dumpling wrapper. Add a spoonful of soup jelly on top.

Step 5

Fold up the edges of the dumpling and pinch everything in the center. Repeat with the remaining dumpling wrappers and filling.

Step 6

Put a plate in a medium pan pan, and lay a piece of parchment paper over it.

Step 7

Set the dumplings on the plate and pour 150 milliliters (⅔ cup) water under the plate. Cover and steam for 5 minutes over medium heat.

Step 8

Enjoy!