Today I wanted to make some dim sum, and you know what? It turned out to be a bit of a learning curve. So, I thought I’d share my little adventure with you guys, step by step.
First things first, I gathered all my ingredients. I had some store-bought frozen dim sum. I figured that would be easier for a first-timer like me. Plus, I got my steamer ready. I made sure it was clean and ready to go because, well, hygiene first, right?
Next up, I filled the bottom part of the steamer with water. I didn’t want to risk running out of water mid-steam, so I made sure it was filled up nicely, about an inch or so. Then, I put the steamer on the stove and cranked up the heat to get that water boiling.
While waiting for the water to boil, I lined the steamer basket with some parchment paper. I heard this helps to prevent the dim sum from sticking, and believe me, you don’t want that mess. Once the water was boiling like crazy, I carefully placed my dim sum in the basket. I made sure not to overcrowd it because each piece needs its own space to cook evenly, you know?
Here comes the tricky part – the steaming time.
- For the fresh dumplings, I set my timer for about 10 minutes.
- For the frozen ones, I steamed them for roughly 12 minutes.
You want them to be just right, not too hard and not too soggy. It’s a delicate balance.
After what felt like forever, the timer finally went off. I carefully lifted the lid, making sure to avoid the hot steam. And there they were, my little dim sum, looking all plump and juicy. I used a pair of tongs to take them out. They were super hot, so I had to be extra careful not to burn myself.
And that’s it! My first attempt at making dim sum. It wasn’t perfect, but hey, practice makes perfect, right? I’m already thinking about what to try next time. Maybe some homemade ones? We’ll see. Anyway, I hope my little story here helps some of you who are thinking about trying to make dim sum at home. It’s definitely doable, just needs a little patience and a lot of love!