by Yum Cha Dim Sum | Nov 15, 2022 | Dim Sum, Sweet
煎堆 Jin deui (fried glutinous rice balls): Translated to “fried mix” in Cantonese. Made from glutinous rice powder, these fried sesame balls are a type of fried dough dessert and have the stretchy, chewy texture of Japanese mochi (which is essentially identical). ...
by Yum Cha Dim Sum | Nov 15, 2022 | Dim Sum, Sweet
蛋挞 Daan taat Classic Hong Kong style egg tarts, they’re similar to Portuguese egg custard tarts, but with a stronger egg flavor. The crust can be flaky or...
by Yum Cha Dim Sum | Oct 25, 2022 | Dim Sum, Savory
Har Gow is a traditional Cantonese steamed dumpling with shrimp, and it is one of the most popular dim sum dishes. The Chinese characters are 蝦餃, which translates to “shrimp dumpling”. The dumplings are usually served as a set of four. These shrimp...
