32 delicious dim sum recipes from around the world
A popular Hawaiian dim sum-style steamed bun filled with sweet and savory Chinese barbecued pork (char siu). Manapua is a local adaptation of the traditional char siu bao.
A beloved dim sum classic, this pan-fried turnip cake (lo bak go) is made with shredded daikon radish, dried shrimp, Chinese sausage, and mushrooms, then pan-fried to a crispy golden brown exterior while remaining tender and savory inside. It's a flavorful and textural delight.
A delicate pastry tart with a crumbly, buttery crust filled with a smooth, sweet, and rich egg custard. Popular in dim sum and bakeries.
A classic dim sum dish featuring tender, melt-in-your-mouth chicken feet braised in a rich, savory sauce with shiitake mushrooms. This recipe focuses on achieving a deep flavor and gelatinous texture.
Delicate and flavorful steamed fish dumplings, a lighter alternative to traditional meat-filled dumplings. The filling features tender white fish, often enhanced with ginger, scallions, and sometimes water chestnuts for a slight crunch. These dumplings are typically steamed until the wrappers are translucent and the filling is cooked through, offering a subtle yet satisfying taste of Cantonese seafood.
A savory and subtly sweet dim sum classic, this turnip cake (Lo Bak Go) is made from grated daikon radish and rice flour, studded with flavorful bits of dried shrimp, Chinese sausage, and shiitake mushrooms. It's steamed until tender and often pan-fried to a golden crisp before serving.
Tender crab meat mixed with aromatics and seasonings, stuffed into cleaned crab shells, coated in breadcrumbs, and deep-fried until golden and crispy.
A savory and delightful pan-fried cake made from shredded daikon radish, rice flour, and often studded with dried shrimp and Chinese sausage. Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, Lo Bak Go is a popular dim sum item and a comforting snack or breakfast dish in Taiwan.
