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Top 10 Dim Sum in Hong Kong

Top 10 Dim Sum in Hong Kong


Name History of Dim Sum


Dim Sum has a long history. Rumors from far and wide suggest that an extraordinary general in the Eastern Jin Dynasty sent a few cakes to a gathering of chivalrous warriors to comfort them, subsequently the name "Dim Sum"

Nonetheless, as per verifiable records, as soon as the Tong Dynasty, "Dim Sum" had previously existed. "Book of Tong" records: "Tang Zheng was a marquis of Jianghuai, and his family arranged his better half's morning dinner. The spouse shared with his more youthful sibling: 'I haven't wrapped sprucing up, I haven't eaten at this point, so you can have a tidbit.'" This implies that the family is prepared to eat. At breakfast, the feast has not yet begun; the lady shared with my sibling, I haven't spruced up yet, so you can have a few snacks first. "Dim Sum" here signifies "a few little snacks to eat when you are ravenous.

which turned into an aggregate name for little food varieties like cakes. For instance, in Song Dynasty Zhou Hui's "Beijing Yuanlu": "Subsequent to washing the crown and brightening, the tidbits have shown up." This implies that when you get up in the first part of the day and wash up, breakfast has been conveyed. The reference expressed that the substance of "Dim Sum (Breakfast)" is: steamed buns, wontons, steamed buns and different food sources.

The Southern Song Dynasty author Wu Zeng's "Nenggaizhai Manlu" likewise records: "The normal practice is to involve morning snacks as tidbits. This has been said since the Tang Dynasty. After Tang Zhengluo remained for Jianghuai, his family arranged his significant other's morning dinner, and his significant other dealt with his sibling and said : "I haven't wrapped my make-up, and I haven't completed my feast, so I can have a bite." His more youthful sibling had run out of pots, and the house keeper requested the way in to the lounge area to set up the woman's tidbit." It should be visible that the nibble around then alludes to breakfast, like steamed buns and wonton noodles. can be called faint aggregate


Top 10 Dim Sum 


The following will introduce you to 10 dim sum that I personally think are the most popular and representative:


1. Steamed Rice Rolls


There are 3 kinds of fillings for steamed rice rolls, Beef, Shrimp, and Roast pork ( Char Siu ) respectively.

2. Steamed shrimp dumplings with the bamboo shoot ( Short Name: Har Gow )


The delicious shrimp dumplings contain shrimp mixed with pork and bamboo shoots. The skin is almost transparent and thin. The size is not too big or too small and can be put into the mouth in one bite. Besides, the meat is fresh when eaten. 

In addition to being sweet, the bamboo shoots are refreshing and fragrant and have fresh and sweet juice.


3. Shrimp and Pork Dumpling with Crab Roe ( Short Name: Siu Mai )

There are many different types of " SiuMai ", but the most classic is the mix of pork and shrimp.

After stirring, the filling is repeatedly lifted and then thrown off the table.

This step can make the filling full of elasticity and then put the filling. Put it on the flour skin.

Finally, put the crab roe. Put it in the steamer and steam it at a high temperature until it is cooked.

The usual Steamed shrimp dumplings and siu mai will be ordered together,

like a good partner or even a couple, so small to call one of them.

This may be due to the influence of tradition.


4. BBQ Pork Buns ( Short Name: Cha Siu Bao )

This dim sum is too representative, especially from Cantonese, why?

There is a song named Cha Siu Bao. The ingredients included: Pork and Oyster Sauce.

The Features of Cha Siu Bao: Fragrant, Sweet, Soft. This is one of the must-have foods


5. Steamed Pork Ribs with Fermented Black Beans



This is a very traditional food with simple ingredients but good taste. Main ingredients: pork ribs, tempeh, garlic, chili ( optional )


6. Steamed Chicken Feet with Soy Sauce


This dim sum is similar to " Steamed Pork Ribs with Fermented Black Beans ". It is also a traditional food with simple ingredients but good taste. Main ingredients: chicken feet, tempeh, garlic, chili ( optional )

The above two kinds of dim sum have already been eaten. In fact, there is another kind of food that is very popular in the restaurant, and it is very related to the above two kinds of dim sum. The answer is "Phoenix Claws with Sparerib Rice". The above two dim sums are steamed with white rice together. In addition to the good taste, you can eat full, and the rice will absorb all the aromas, it is really unforgettable after a try. The photo of "Phoenix Claws with Sparerib Rice" as below:



7. Fried Spring Roll

This dim sum is different from the shop the fillings will not be exactly the same, and there are no rules.

In the past, the shop head would use some vegetables, such as carrots, fungus, and pork,

and the shape would be more delicious. When the staff would cut it for you first.

This method is my personal favorite. But it is smaller now. Stores keep this practice.

At present, why are most cheeses with shrimp or garlic with shrimp, the shape is smaller and longer?


8. Fried Taro Dumpling

This dim sum may have a different experience than you.

Although the ingredients are very simple, mainly taro, pork, and small five-spice powder.

The surface will be fried until crispy, and the filling is smooth and textured.

The taste is messy Flavorful and unique. You might find it odd at first bite, but I'm sure, you'll love it


9. Chinese Red Bean Soup



This is the most common traditional sugar water. Except for tea, it is the last food at wedding banquets.

The sweetness, coupled with the dried tangerine peel, has a special fragrance.

In terms of texture, boiled rotten red beans will become a little rusty in taste, and more layered.


10. Cantonese Sponge Cake



Soft and textured, sweet and flavorful, and the heat from the steamer. You must eat immediately.

The simplicity and happiness are satisfying, and you will want to eat more.

You will find that the ingredients are so simple, One move only has flour, eggs, lard, and butter.

But you will definitely like it.


Chinese dim sum is actually very diverse and has its own characteristics. I hope this short series can provide you with some useful information. I also hope that everyone can taste the dim sum recommended to you.

I will have the opportunity to introduce other special dim sums to you in the future.

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