點心 ( 飲茶 )

Ichun Chen

Dim Sum Dim sum is a Cantonese term that literally

means dot heart or order heart, or be interpreted as snack.

Classical dim sums include buns dumplings and rice rolls in a variety of ingredients such as beef, chicken, pork, prawns or vegetarian ingredients . They are cooked by steaming, frying and sometimes other methods. They are usually

small and served as 3 or 4 pieces in one dish.

History Long ago, travelers on the ancient Silk Road needed a place

to rest. Teahouses were established along the roadside. Rural farmers also went in to eat after a long day’s work. At first it was considered inappropriate for tea to be taken with food, because people believed it would lead to excessive weight gain People later discovered that tea could aid digestion, so owners of teahouses introduced more kinds of snacks, and the tradition of dim sum evolved.

Drinking of Tea

The drinking of tea is as important to dim sum as the food. Popular teas served with dim sum include chrysanthemum tea, oolong, and green tea. It was customary to pour tea for others while eating dim sum before filling one’s own cup. A custom unique to Hong Kong is to thank the person pouring the tea by tapping the bent index and middle fingers together on the table. This is said to resemble the ritual of bowing to someone.

Barbecued Pork Bun

Spring Roll

Preserved Duck Egg Congee

Glutinous Rice with Chicken

Chicken Feet

Shark Fin Dumpling

White Turnip Cake

Deep-Fried Wonton

Egg Custard Bun

Tofu Pudding

Sesame Ball

Mango pudding

Coconut Milk Gelatin

Taro Ball

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