Okay, today I tried to make some dim sum. I’ve always loved eating it, but never really gave it a shot making it at home. I found this recipe online that said it was halal, so I thought, why not? I mean, it looked easy enough.
First, I gathered all the ingredients. The recipe called for ground chicken, some veggies like cabbage and carrots, and a bunch of spices. I think I spent a good hour just chopping everything up. My knife skills aren’t the best, to be honest.
Then, I mixed everything together in a big bowl. It was kind of messy, and I definitely got some chicken on my shirt. Note to self: wear an apron next time. After that, I was ready to start filling the dumpling wrappers.
This was the tricky part. The recipe said to put a spoonful of the mixture in the center of each wrapper, but I think I put in too much. Trying to fold them was a disaster. They looked nothing like the pictures online. Some of them were falling apart, others were just… lumpy.
- Mixing: Combine ground chicken, chopped vegetables, and spices in a bowl.
- Filling: Place a spoonful of the mixture onto each dumpling wrapper.
- Folding: Fold the wrappers to create the dim sum shape. (This is where I struggled!)
But I didn’t give up! I placed a steamer basket over a pot of boiling water. That part was actually pretty easy. I put the dumplings in the basket, making sure they weren’t touching each other too much. Then I covered the basket and waited. The recipe said to steam them for about 10 minutes, so I set a timer and crossed my fingers.
When the timer went off, I took the dumplings out and let them cool for a bit. They didn’t look perfect, but they smelled pretty good! I grabbed some soy sauce and gave them a try.
They weren’t bad! A little misshapen, sure, but the filling was tasty. I think I need more practice with the folding, but overall, it was a fun experiment. I might even try it again next weekend. Maybe I’ll get better at it with more practice. I’ll keep you guys posted!