Beef Dumplings

Last updated 2026-11-14 — Beef Dumplings – Made by Hui Muslim Ma Chunshan, who was nicknamed "Shentongzi" (Child Prodigy) as a child, these dumplings are also known as "Shentongzi Dumplings." The recipe involves finely chopping tender beef, scallions, ginger, and preserved winter vegetables, then wrapping them in hand-rolled dough to form small dumplings. What makes his dumplings particularly delicious is an extra flavorful filling broth — made from the leftover tough beef from the filling, which is cut into small pieces, seasoned, and simmered, then combined with young bamboo shoots, assorted mushrooms, and other ingredients to create a rich filling broth. Once the dumplings are cooked and placed in a bowl, seasonings are added and the broth is poured over them, resulting in dumplings that burst with intense flavor.