Dim sum

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Dim sum

Dim sum (/dɪmˈsʌm/; Chinese: 點心; pinyin: diǎnxīn; Cantonese Yale: dímsām) is a style of Chinese cuisine. It is prepared as small bite-sized portions of food served in small steamer baskets or on a small plate. Dim sum is generally considered Cantonese, although other varieties exist.

Etymology

The term "dim sum" is not original to the English language but was borrowed from Cantonese '點心' (dian xin), which can be translated to 'touch the heart'. It is believed to have originated in the Guangdong province of China.

Related Terms

  • Yum cha: A Chinese style of brunch tea, which involves drinking Chinese tea and eating dim sum.
  • Cantonese cuisine: One of the Eight Culinary Traditions of Chinese cuisine, it is the culinary style in which dim sum originated.
  • Chinese cuisine: Styles of food originating from China, of which dim sum is a part.
  • Baozi: A type of yeast-leavened filled bun in various Chinese cuisines, often served in dim sum.
  • Har gow: A traditional Cantonese dumpling served in dim sum.

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