Dim Sum Platter

Dim Sum Platter is a classic Cantonese dish consisting of a variety of small, bite-sized portions of food served in steamer baskets or on small plates. It is a popular choice for brunch or lunch, offering a wide selection of savory and sweet options.

Vegetarian Low Cholesterol Appetizer Cantonese Dim Sum Cantonese Cuisine
Dim Sum Platter

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 lb ground pork
  • 1/4 cup chopped shrimp
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions
  • 1 cup glutinous rice
  • 8 dried shiitake mushrooms
  • 1/2 lb Chinese broccoli

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, mix the all-purpose flour and water to form a smooth dough. Cover and let it rest for 30 minutes.
  2. In a separate bowl, combine the ground pork, chopped shrimp, soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, salt, white pepper, and chopped green onions. Mix well and set aside.
  3. Soak the glutinous rice and dried shiitake mushrooms in separate bowls of water for 2 hours. Drain and set aside.
  4. Blanch the Chinese broccoli in boiling water for 1 minute, then transfer to an ice bath to cool. Drain and set aside.
  5. Roll out the dough into a thin sheet and cut into small circles. Place a spoonful of the pork and shrimp mixture in the center of each circle and fold to seal.
  6. Place the stuffed dough on a plate and steam for 15 minutes.
  7. In a separate steamer basket, steam the glutinous rice and dried shiitake mushrooms for 20 minutes.
  8. Arrange the steamed dumplings, glutinous rice, mushrooms, and Chinese broccoli on a platter and serve hot.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
30 minutes
Cooking time:
20 minutes
Total time:
50 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
300 per serving
Carbohydrates
25g
Protein
15g
Fat
12g

Supplies

Steamer Baskets Plates

Tools

Knife Rolling Pin

Serving suggestions

Serve the Dim Sum Platter with hot tea or soy milk for a traditional experience.

Tips & tricks

For a vegetarian option, substitute the ground pork and shrimp with a mixture of chopped mushrooms and water chestnuts.

Cost

$15