Tag: dim sum

Pineapple bolo topping over croissant
Appetizer, Breakfast / Brunch, Dim Sum

Pineapple BBQ Pork Croissant

My Pineapple BBQ Pork Croissant is the combination of the savoury flavours of Chinese BBQ pork (char siu) with the delightful crunch and sweetness of a pineapple bun (bolo bao), all encased in a flaky croissant. Check out my shortcut recipe using Costco croissants! I buy my croissants from Costco. The twelve pack can be […]

turnip cake with egg
Breakfast / Brunch, Dim Sum

Turnip Cake with Egg

Turnip Cake with Egg, or ่˜ฟ่””็ณ•็…Ž่›‹ “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 ่Š‹้ ญ็ณ• “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 ่˜ฟ่””็ณ• “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 (่…ธ็ฒ‰), 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. In this recipe, I combine vibrant mini peppers with savory meat fillings. The shrimp adds bounciness […]

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 (็ณฏ็ฑณ้ฃฏ – 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 […]