Okay, so yesterday I decided it was time to finally master the art of making dim sum. I’ve always loved it, like, really loved it, but it always seemed so intimidating.
Getting Started
First, I did a bunch of research. Watched a few videos, checked out a few recipes, just to get a general idea of how things work. I grabbed a notebook and wrote it down. It felt super official.
The Shopping
Next up, the shopping. I’m not gonna lie, this took a while. I had a list, but finding everything in my local supermarket was a little challenge. It was fun searching and finding what I needed though.
- Rice flour? Check.
- Shrimp? Check.
- Bamboo shoots? Check.
Prep Work
Back home, it was time to get my hands dirty. I washed and chopped everything. And there I had all ingredients ready and start preparing my dim sum journey!
Making the Filling
I mixed everything up, tasted it a couple of times, and adjusted the seasoning until it was perfect.
Wrapping Time
This was the tough part. I tried to fold them neatly, like the ones I’d seen in restaurants. The first few were…well, let’s just say they were “rustic.” But, I kept at it, and they slowly started to look a little more like dim sum.
Steaming
Finally, I popped them into my steamer. This was it. My first self-made Dim Sum! I’m so excited to see it! The waiting part was the hardest. I kept peeking, hoping I wouldn’t mess it up.
The Moment of Truth
Ding! Timer went off. I carefully opened the steamer, and…wow! They actually looked pretty good! And you know what? They tasted amazing, too! I know there’s room for improvement, but I can definitely do it again.