Step-by-Step Dim Sum Recipe

It is as easy to cook as it is to eat! Follow these steps, answer the last questions, and see your amazing Dim Sum plate with sauce right in front of you!

Ingredients

For the Dumpling Dough (if making from scratch):

• 2 cups all-purpose flour

• ¾ cup warm water

For the Filling:

• 250g ground chicken, pork, or shrimp

• 1 teaspoon soy sauce

• ½ teaspoon sesame oil

• ½ teaspoon salt

• ¼ teaspoon black pepper

• 1 teaspoon minced garlic

• 1 teaspoon grated ginger

• 1 green onion (finely chopped)

• ½ cup finely chopped cabbage (optional)

For Serving:

• Soy sauce

• Chili oil

• Vinegar

Before We Start

• If using store-bought dumpling wrappers, skip the dough-making step.

• Prepare all ingredients before assembling the dim sum.

• Use a bamboo steamer or a regular steamer lined with parchment paper.

Instructions

Make the Dumpling Dough (If Not Using Store-Bought Wrappers)

Step 1: In a bowl, add flour and a little warm water. Knead to form a dough. Knead for at least 5-7 minutes until smooth.
Step 2: After kneading, cover the bowl with a clean cloth or place a plate on top. Let it rest for 30 minutes.
Step 3: Once rested, turn the dough out onto a floured surface and shape it into small circles for wrappers.

Prepare the Filling

Step 4: In a bowl, mix ground meat/shrimp with soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, pepper, garlic, ginger, green onion, and cabbage. Mix evenly until fully combined.

Assemble the Dim Sum

Step 5: Take a spoonful of the meat mixture and place it in the center of a wrapper.
Step 6: Fold the edges and pinch them together to seal.
Step 7: Shape into small dumplings or siu mai-style dim sum.

Steam the Dim Sum

Step 8: Line a steamer with parchment paper or lightly oil the surface.
Step 9: Place the dim sum inside, leaving space between each piece.
Step 10: Steam over boiling water for 10-12 minutes until fully cooked.

Serve

Place the dim sum on a plate with sauce, chili oil, and chopsticks. Serve with hot and sour soup and a few tissue papers.

What Goes with Dim Sum

• Spring Rolls – Vegetable or shrimp spring rolls pair well.

• Chinese Tea – Green tea or oolong tea balances the flavors.

• Steamed Rice – A bowl of steamed jasmine rice adds a tasty touch.

• Dumplings – Shumai or har gow can spread variety in your dim sum selection.

Recipes Related to Dim Sum

Frozen Dim Sum

• Steam: Place dim sum in a steamer with 1-inch space between them. Steam for 10-15 minutes.

• Pan-Fry: Heat oil, fry for 2 minutes, then add water, cover, and steam for 5 minutes.

• Boil: Drop into boiling water for 5 minutes.

That’s how you can make frozen dim sum.

Sweet Soy Sauce for Dim Sum

Ingredients:

• ¼ cup soy sauce

• 1 tbsp sugar

• 1 tbsp oyster sauce

• ½ tsp sesame oil

• ¼ cup water

Steps:

1. Take a saucepan and add soy sauce, sugar, oyster sauce, sesame oil, and water.

2. Simmer for 5 minutes until thickened.

3. Serve with your tasty dim sum.

Vegetable Dim Sum

Ingredients:

• 1 cup chopped cabbage

• ½ cup grated carrots

• ½ cup mushrooms (chopped)

• ½ tsp salt & pepper

• 1 tbsp soy sauce

• 1 tbsp cornstarch (for binding)

• Dumpling wrappers

Steps:

1. In a bowl, add vegetables (chopped cabbage, grated carrots, chopped mushrooms), seasoning (salt, black pepper, soy sauce), and cornstarch (for binding).

2. Place 1 tbsp of filling in each wrapper.

3. Seal each dim sum and steam for 10 minutes.

4. Done! Enjoy your vegetable dim sum.

Dim Sum Dumplings

Ingredients:

• 1 cup minced chicken/shrimp

• ½ cup chopped green onions

• 1 tbsp soy sauce

• 1 tsp garlic (minced)

• 1 tsp ginger (grated)

• Dumpling wrappers

Steps:

1. In a bowl, add minced chicken/shrimp, chopped green onions, soy sauce, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Mix well until fully combined.

2. Place a spoonful of filling into each wrapper, seal it, and place it in the steamer.

3. Steam for 12 minutes.

4. After done, serve with green sauce and lemonade.

Without a Steamer

Pan Method: Add water to a deep pan, place dumplings in a colander, cover, and steam for 10 minutes.
Microwave: Add dumplings to a plate with water, cover, and microwave for 3-5 minutes.

Conclusion

1. Firstly, take a bowl, add flour, and a little water to knead the dough. Knead for 5-7 minutes, then cover it and set it aside for 30 minutes.

2. After the resting time, turn out the dough onto a floured surface, roll it out, and cut small circles for wrappers.

3. Prepare the filling by taking a bowl and mixing ground meat/shrimp with soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, pepper, garlic, ginger, green onion, and cabbage. Mix well until fully combined.

4. Take a spoonful of filling and place it into the center of each wrapper. Fold the edges and pinch them together to seal. Shape into small dumplings or siu mai-style dim sum.

5. Line a steamer with a little oil or parchment paper. Place dim sum inside, leaving space between each piece.

6. Steam over boiling water for 10-12 minutes until fully cooked.

Serve hot with soy sauce, chili oil, or vinegar.

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