tasty dumplings served literally a la carte, on carts wheeled table-to-table in Chinese restaurants.
The Chinese phrase translates literally to "touch heart" or more figuratively to "endear", but in culinary terms it of course refers to sweet or savoury dumplings of various fillings that are steamed, deep-fried or baked. What better way to do so.
A Cantonese term for "heart's delight," dim sum is made up of a number of small dishes which may include steamed/fried dumplings, shrimp balls, steamed buns and Chinese pastries.
Small steamed or deep-fried dumplings with various fillings served as a starter at a Chinese meal.
(dihm suhm) - In Cantonese, Dim Sum means "the heart's delight" or "touch the heart." They are also know as Yam Cha. Dim Sum is Cantonese cuisine that comes mainly in the form of steamed and fried dumplings containing a wide array of fillings. They are usually served in tiers of bamboo steamers or small to medium-sized plates (so that many different varieties can be sampled) or they are served like "dessert carts". That is a cart filled with several different types for people to pick and choose from. Long before the Spanish created tapas and the Americans discovered finger foods, the southern Chinese were gathering for yum cha (tea) and sampling savory morsels known as dim sum.
steamed meat &shrimp dumplings
Small Chinese delicacies, normally either deep-fried or steamed, which are served for breakfast.
a Chinese meal (meaning "heart's delight") served in restaurants and tea houses, consisting of a variety of small dishes, including steamed dumplings or buns, potstickers, shrimp balls, etc., which diners often choose from a cart that is taken from table to table.
A selection of small dishes served for snacks and lunch in China. These dishes include a wide selection of fried and steamed dumplings, as well as, various other sweet and savory items.
This Chinese name, which means "heart's delight," includes a variety of snacks such as steamed dumplings, shrimp balls, pastries, and spring rolls.
Dumplings and small bites usually steamed in a rattan basket.
Dim sum is a Chinese light meal or brunch served with Chinese tea. It is eaten some time from morning to early afternoon with family or friends. Dim sum consists of a wide spectrum of choices, from sweet to salty.