Okay, so I’ve been craving some good dumplings lately, you know, the kind you get at a good Chinese restaurant. But then I got into this whole thing about whether it’s called “dim sim” or “dim sum.” I mean, I’ve heard both, and I always get confused!
So, I started by hitting up Google. Just typed in “dim sim vs dim sum” to see what the internet had to say. I scrolled through a bunch of articles and forums, and honestly, it got even more confusing. Some people were saying “dim sim” is just an Australian thing, others were saying it’s a specific type of dumpling.
My Deep Dive (aka More Googling)
I decided I needed to get to the bottom of this. I spent a good hour, maybe more, just reading everything I could find. I even went down a rabbit hole about the history of Cantonese cuisine!
- I learned that “dim sum” is the general term. It’s Cantonese, and it refers to a whole bunch of small, bite-sized dishes. Think dumplings, buns, rolls, all that good stuff.
- Then, I discovered that “dim sim” is actually a thing, but it’s mostly used in Australia. It’s apparently inspired by a specific type of Cantonese dumpling, but it’s got its own unique spin.
- I found out it’s a bit bigger, has a thicker wrapper, and can be steamed, fried, or even barbecued. Who knew?
So, after all this research, I finally figured it out. “Dim sum” is the big umbrella term, and “dim sim” is a specific (and mostly Australian) variation. I felt like I’d solved a major culinary mystery!
Now I can finally order my dumplings without feeling like a total idiot. All this research made me hungry, Time to eat!