May 25 , 2023

9 Unique Types Of Dim Sums You Didn’t Know About

By True Scoop

Siu Mai: A type of steamed dumpling that is made from ground pork, shrimp, and vegetables, typically wrapped in a thin layer of wheat or rice dough

Char Siu Bao: type of steamed bun that is filled with barbecued pork or other meat. The bun is typically soft and fluffy, and the filling is sweet and savory

Cheung Fun: A type of steamed rice noodle roll that can be filled with a variety of ingredients, such as shrimp, pork, or vegetables

Egg Tarts: Are a popular dessert dim sum that is made from a flaky pastry shell and a creamy egg custard filling

Turnip Cake: savory cake made from shredded daikon radish and rice flour. It is typically pan-fried and served with a sweet soy sauce

Xiao Long Bao: A type of steamed dumpling that is filled with broth and meat, usually pork

Feng Zhua: Not for the faint of heart this chicken feet dim sum that is typically braised in a black bean sauce

Har Gow: The skin must be thin so it doesn’t ruin the texture of the shrimps inside

Bean Curd Sheet Rolls: They are mostly the same, but some people prefer to have theirs more crunchy