Dim Sum Technique

Wrappers, pleats, steam and timing — the parts that decide whether it works.

Setting Up a Bamboo Steamer

Dim Sum Technique

Setting Up a Bamboo Steamer

Mastering the bamboo steamer is the gateway to authentic Cantonese dim sum. This guide...

How to Velvet Pork and Prawn

Dim Sum Technique

How to Velvet Pork and Prawn

Unlock the secret to the 'bouncy' texture of traditional Cantonese dim sum by mastering the...

How to Pleat a Dumpling

Dim Sum Technique

How to Pleat a Dumpling

Mastering the art of the dumpling pleat is a rite of passage for any home cook. This guide...

How to Keep Cheung Fun Silky

Dim Sum Technique

How to Keep Cheung Fun Silky

Achieving the elusive silkiness of Cantonese rice noodle rolls at home requires precision in...

Dim Sum Dipping Sauces

Dim Sum Technique

Dim Sum Dipping Sauces

Dim Sum (點心), meaning 'to touch the heart,' is often intimidating for home cooks due to the...