Xiao Long Bao | Soup Dumplings with Dipping Sauce

FOR THE SAUCE, COMBINE: 1 tbsp of minced garlic, 1/4 cup of low sodium soy sauce, 1 tbsp of rice wine vinegar, 2 tsp of sesame oil, 2 tsp of chili oil, and a dash of sesame seeds. Mix well. 

INSTRUCTIONS for dumplings:

1. Fill a pot with water and set over high heat.
2. Add frozen soup dumplings to a liner over a steamer basket and transfer the basket over the pot.
3. Cover with a lid for 10 minutes.
4. Transfer dumplings to a bowl.
5. Garnish with ginger, the prepared sauce, fried shallots, green onions, and Thai chili peppers as desired.