Happy Easter to those who celebrate it ^^
I took the day and went out with the fam to a dim sum place in my local area.
(We are a canto-raised family, this is how we celebrate holidays.)
I'm not the biggest fan of dim sum, but there are a few things for people to order if they're going to dim sum for the first time, or want to order something simple if they haven't had the extreme stuff before.
So the first thing I would order is Lo-Mai-Gai. (Sticky rice wrapped with lotus leaves.)
This is a simple delicious thing to order, and i don't know if it'll be in everyone's tastes.
It's basically sticky rice ball with different ingredients inside of it such as mushrooms, preserved meats, and egg yolk.
It's all bundled up into a little package and put into a roll of lotus leaves. Kind of like a parcel.
It is cooked for a while, and it makes the flavors all mix together.
It has a chicken-brothy flavor, and is generally a pretty friendly thing to order if you're new at this.
The next thing I like to eat is this: Deep Fried Shrimp Roll w/ Seaweed.
It's exactly what it sounds like. It's a cooked shrimp wrapped with seaweed and deep friend. It has sesame seeds on top, and is generally a very friendly thing to try.
The next dim sum is probably the most well know.
Xiao Long Bao. (Steamed Juicy Pork Dumplings.)
If you've ever been anywhere like Din Tai Fung, then you've tried this delicious little dumpling.
It's a little dumpling filled with pork and soup, and it all comes together to make quite a delicious package.
I've had this ever since I was little, and I think anyone would enjoy it.
(Does Contain meat products.)
Be careful! The moment you bite into it, hot soup will come pouring out, and if you aren't careful you could get a tongue burn. And those SUCK.)
Next is for the more adventurous eaters.
*drumrolls*
THE INFAMOUS CHICKEN FEET.
you've all heard stories, and one of the worst is the stereotype of us eating cats and chicken feet.
We don't eat cats, but we sure do eat feet.
Honestly, it's not bad. I think one you get past the whole, "im eating chicken feet" thing, it tastes pretty darn good.
Lots of bones and things, but still not too bad.
Don't listen to those stories.
Chicken feet are worth a try.
On to sweeter foods!
I've always prefered the sweeter side of Dim Sum, and these are some of my favorites.
This has been a favorite of mine for most of my life. It is Dao Sa Bao. (Steamed Preserved Salty Egg Yolk Bun.)
DON'T BE FOOLED BY THE "SALTY."
It is not salty AT ALL, and it is actually quite sweet and delicious. The name sounds horrific, but the actual bun is so tasty.
It's not too sweet, and not too savory.
It's a perfect balance of both.
It is the bun with the red dot on the top.
My favorite. Totally worth a try!
Next is another favorite, Dan Tat! (Egg Tart.)
Again, misleading name. Not tart, its rather a pastry. It's not too sweet, and it's simple delicious.
The egg taste is barely there, and the edges are flaky and light and delicious.
Not heavy and Not Tart.
It's very delicious and I have it every time.
So there you go! I hope you guys enjoy your first times going to dimsum, and I hope my little guide helped out a little.
Generally, dim sum isn't all that bad and trying new things won't be too much of a push.
Just be open-minded and try other cultures!
If you have any questions, give them to me down below :)
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Have a Happy Easter, everybody! ^^*
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