

If you enjoyed reading this, please consider supporting my website. But hopefully, if you haven’t been to a dimsum resto before, this will give you a better idea of some dishes to order and make the experience less intimidating. I can’t imagine a more fitting dessert to end a dim sum feast.Īnd there you have it! This is by no means a comprehensive guide: there are literally dozens if not over a hundred different types of dimsum, some of which even I have not tasted before. Making the pastry is tedious process, as it requires multiple folding to get that flaky texture, and a careful baking process to ensure the custard is perfect. While dan taat isn’t traditional dimsum per se (it was only sold beginning the early 20th century), it is a staple on many dimsum restaurant menus today, as well as in Hong Kong-style char chaan tengs (coffeeshops). It is more than just Cantonese food dim sum can also include other dishes. Sandy Shi is the executive dim sum chef at Wynn Las Vegas. The most common classification is by the type of filling, which can be meat, vegetable, or seafood. Martin Chinese Cuisine There are many types of dim sum, and they can be classified in many ways.

With so many delicious options available, you are sure to find the perfect dim sum to order for your next meal. Advertisement The Many Types Of Dim Sum by Amanda A. Dim sum, on the other hand, is a type of Chinese cuisine that is typically served during brunch or lunchtime. Gyoza are made with a wrapper of dough that is either boiled or steamed and then filled with minced pork, shrimp, or vegetable. Dan taat, or Cantonese egg tarts are inspired by English tarts and the Portuguese pastel de nata a vestige of British colonial influence in Canton / Hong Kong, as well as Portuguese influence in Macao. Dim sum is meant to be shared, so ordering a few different dishes to try is part of the fun. Septemby MD-Rasel Answer Gyoza are a type of dumpling originating from China. Of course, we can’t round off the meal without dessert. Traditionally a dish from Jiangsu, it is often associated with Shanghainese cuisine. The dumplings are also very popular in Taiwan, thanks to brands like Din Tai Fung, who have also popularised it in the West, so much so that they are sometimes called Taiwanese soup dumplings. Shiu Mai Youll see it on the dim sum sheet, and its usually translated as steamed shrimp and pork dumplings with crab roe. While the name means ‘mini basket buns’, siew loong bao (or xiaolongbao) are actually soup dumplings. The filling is savoury with a hint of sweetness, thanks to the marinade of oyster sauce, soy sauce, sugar and roasted sesame seed oil.Īlthough char siew bao looks similar to baozi (traditional Chinese steamed buns), the texture of the former is different, as the dough uses yeast and baking powder as leavening, making it dense but fluffy. Here in Malaysia, a dark filling is more common although tastewise, I think they are quite similar. In the Philippines, where the hubs is from, they are known as siopao, and the pork filling is usually red in colour. These barbecued pork buns are my husband’s favourite. Takeaway, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
