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Dim Sum (Variety of Small Chinese Snacks)

A collection of bite-sized Chinese dishes, Dim Sum includes an assortment of steamed, fried, and baked delicacies, perfect for sharing.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

For Dumplings:

  • 200 g ground pork or shrimp
  • 1/2 cup cabbage finely chopped
  • 1 green onion chopped
  • 1 tsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1/2 tsp grated ginger
  • 20 dumpling wrappers

For Bao Buns:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup warm water
  • 1 tsp yeast
  • 1 tbsp sugar

Optional Additions:

  • Spring rolls
  • Shrimp siu mai
  • Egg tarts

Instructions
 

  • Mix pork or shrimp, cabbage, green onion, soy sauce, sesame oil, and ginger. Place a spoonful of filling in each dumpling wrapper. Fold and seal tightly. Steam for 10 minutes.
  • Combine flour, yeast, sugar, and water to form a dough. Let it rise for 1 hour. Shape into small balls, flatten, and add a filling of choice (e.g., barbecue pork). Steam for 12 minutes.
  • Arrange a variety of Dim Sum items on a platter or in bamboo steamers. Serve hot with soy sauce, chili oil, or hoisin sauce for dipping.

NUTRITION FACTS (Per Serving)

Calories: 300 kcal (varies by selection)
Carbohydrates: 35 g
Fat: 10 g
Protein: 15 g