Dim Sum

turnip cake with egg
Breakfast / Brunch, Dim Sum

Turnip Cake with Egg

Turnip Cake with Egg, or 蘿蔔糕煎蛋 “Lo Bak Go Jian Dan” in Cantonese, is my favourite pairing of a classic dim sum dish with fried eggs! It’s such a satisfying breakfast that is ready in no time and it’s so easy to make. Who doesn’t like fried eggs anyway? Here in this recipe, I elevate […]

lunar new year dish
Dim Sum

Taro Cake

Taro Cake, also known as 芋頭糕 “Woo Tau Go” in Cantonese, is a popular savoury dim sum dish. It primarily features two key ingredients – taro and rice flour. Additional components include Chinese sausage, dried shrimp, and mushrooms. The combination of these ingredients results in a delicious blend of flavors. My version is tastier than […]

Chinese Radish Cake
Dim Sum

Chinese Turnip Cake

Chinese Turnip Cake, also known as 蘿蔔糕 “Lo Bak Go” in Cantonese or “Radish Cake,” is a popular savoury dim sum dish. It primarily features two key ingredients – radish and rice flour. Additional components include Chinese sausage, dried shrimp, and mushrooms. The combination of these ingredients results in a delicious blend of flavours. My […]

Cheung Fun
Dim Sum, Rice / Noodle

Cheung Fun

Cheung fun (腸粉), also known as Chinese rice noodle roll, is a classic dim sum dish. This is a quick and easy version that will satisfy your dim sum cravings! What is dim sum? Dim sum is traditionally enjoyed in restaurants during brunch. There is a large range of dishes, each with delicately prepared bite […]

Chinese stuffed peppers
Dim Sum

Chinese Stuffed Peppers

Chinese stuffed peppers are commonly served from a dim sum cart. Typically, dim sums restaurants use green bell peppers, eggplant and even tofu. But this time, I opted for the sweeter version with yellow, orange and red mini peppers. Stuffed Pepper Ingredients Alright, let’s make our shopping list! To make this recipe, you will need… […]

Chinese Mango Pudding dim sum
Dessert, Dim Sum

Chinese Mango Pudding

Creamy and delicious, this Chinese mango pudding only requires 5 ingredients and is better than your average dim sum! It’s super easy to make at home. I even have my Mom asking for this recipe! Chinese Mango Pudding is something I always order as my dessert. But don’t wait until the end to order because […]

chinese sticky rice
Dim Sum, Rice / Noodle

Chinese Sticky Rice

Do you remember seeing Chinese sticky rice (糯米飯 – lo mai fan) in overturned glass domes on the dim sum cart? This is something that I usually order at dim sum but now I make it at home. It is so easy and so delicious. I bet you will love this recipe! I bet that […]

rose siu mai
Breakfast / Brunch, Dim Sum

Rose Siu Mai

In Cantonese cuisine, siu mai is usually served during dim sum. The rose siu mai is a concept of two of my favourite things in life – siu mai and flowers. What is dim sum? Dim sum is traditionally enjoyed in restaurants during brunch. There is a large range of dishes, each with delicately prepared […]