Dim Sum: [Chinese Cookbook, 54 Recipes]

by Vicki Liley

Dim Sum is a contemporary collection of traditional Chinese appetizers. A variety of succulent and healthy recipes can be found here, including Steamed Pork Buns, Pot Sticker Dumplings, Vegetable Spring Rolls, and Mango Pudding. Also included is information about the culture surrounding Dim Sum, ingredients and utensils, and cooking methods. Full-color photos accompany every recipe, guaranteed to inspire you to discover the superb flavors of Chinese cuisine in your own home.

Genres: Cookbooks, Food, Cooking

96 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1900

Reviews

[Jacquie · Rating 5 out of 5]

YUM!! Having no Dim Sum restaurants in our area I decided to try my hand at making it. I am now obsessed with Steam Buns after making the pork ones. The dough is easy to make and work with and I can see using all different fillings, including various leftovers. I also made the flower dumplings which were delicious, though the ground chicken I used got very firm during cooking and the wrappers stuck together because I packed them in too closely. My mom claimed the egg custard tarts reminded her of ones my grandmother use to make (though personally I would add some vanilla next time); to make things easier I just used circles of pre-made pie crust in a mini cupcake pan. The Shanghai dumplings were the only disappointment, though I did like the way they caramelized in the pan. I borrowed this book from the library but might just have to break down and buy it because most of what I made from it I will be making again! In future I will use less ginger than what any of the recipes call for as it was a bit strong for our tastes in those we tried.

[Carly Johnson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great photos. Easy recipes. Delicious stuff.