Today, I decided to figure out what “dim sum” really means. I mean, I’ve eaten it a bunch of times, but I wanted to get to the bottom of it.
My Dim Sum Deep Dive
First, I grabbed my phone and did a quick search. Just typed in “define dim sum” to see what would pop up.
I saw a lot of stuff about it being a Cantonese style of food, with lots of small dishes. Okay, that makes sense. I remember going to those restaurants with the carts that roll around, piled high with bamboo steamers.
Then I started thinking about the actual words. “Dim sum” – it sounds kind of mysterious, right? So, I looked at a few different explanations, and it seems like the most common one is that it roughly translates to “touch the heart”. I kind of like that. It’s like each little bite is meant to be a little burst of happiness.
- Went to a bunch of different websites, just reading whatever I could find.
- Checked out some pictures of dim sum too. Made me hungry!
I even watched a couple of short videos of people making dim sum. It’s pretty amazing how much work goes into each little dumpling or bun. They fold them so perfectly, it’s like an art form.
So, after all that, I feel like I have a much better understanding of dim sum. It’s not just food; it’s a whole experience. It’s about sharing lots of different flavors with friends and family, and each dish is made with care.
I realized that I want to try to learn how to prepare it.