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Dim Sim[edit]

The dim sim is a popular snack food in Australia, often found in Chinese cuisine restaurants and fish and chip shops. It is a type of dumpling that is typically larger than the traditional dim sum served in Chinese yum cha restaurants. The dim sim is known for its unique Australian twist on the classic Chinese dumpling.

History[edit]

The dim sim was created in Melbourne, Australia, in the 1940s by William Wing Young, a Chinese Australian chef. It was designed to be a more substantial and affordable version of the traditional dim sum dishes, catering to the tastes and preferences of the Australian public. The dim sim quickly gained popularity and became a staple in Australian fast food culture.

Ingredients and Preparation[edit]

Dim sims are typically made with a filling of minced meat, usually pork or chicken, mixed with cabbage, onion, and various seasonings. The filling is wrapped in a thick wheat flour dough and can be either steamed or deep-fried.

Steamed Dim Sim[edit]

Steamed dim sims are cooked by placing them in a bamboo steamer or a metal steamer over boiling water. This method results in a soft and tender dumpling with a chewy dough exterior.

Fried Dim Sim[edit]

Fried dim sims are deep-fried in hot oil until the dough becomes crispy and golden brown. This method gives the dim sim a crunchy texture and enhances the flavors of the filling.

Cultural Significance[edit]

The dim sim has become an iconic part of Australian cuisine, often associated with takeaway food and sporting events. It is commonly served with soy sauce or sweet chili sauce as a dipping sauce. The dim sim is also a popular choice at barbecues and picnics, reflecting its versatility and widespread appeal.

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+== Dim Sim ==
-A '''Dim Sim''' is a [[Chinese cuisine|Chinese]]-inspired [[snack]] or [[appetizer]] that has become a popular [[food]] item in [[Australia]] and to a lesser extent in [[New Zealand]]. It is similar to, but distinct from, traditional [[dumpling]]s found in [[Cantonese cuisine]]. The dim sim was reportedly invented by chef William Wing Young in [[Melbourne]], [[Australia]], in 1945 for his restaurant "Wing Lee".
+[[File:Fried_and_steamed_dim_sim_(cropped).jpg|thumb|right|A selection of fried and steamed dim sims]]
-The traditional dim sim is made from a mixture of [[meat]]s, typically [[pork]] or [[chicken]], combined with [[cabbage]] and seasonings, encased in a wrapper, and then either [[steamed]], [[deep fried]], or [[barbecued]]. The result is a savory snack that can be enjoyed on its own or as part of a larger meal.
+The '''dim sim''' is a popular snack food in [[Australia]], often found in [[Chinese cuisine]] restaurants and [[fish and chip shops]]. It is a type of [[dumpling]] that is typically larger than the traditional [[dim sum]] served in [[Chinese]] [[yum cha]] restaurants. The dim sim is known for its unique [[Australian]] twist on the classic [[Chinese]] dumpling.
-==History==
+== History ==
-The creation of the dim sim is attributed to the Chinese diaspora in Australia, blending traditional Chinese cooking techniques with local ingredients and tastes. This fusion has led to the dim sim becoming a staple in [[Australian cuisine]], often found in [[takeaway]] shops, [[pub]]s, and [[sporting event]]s.
-==Varieties==
+The dim sim was created in [[Melbourne]], [[Australia]], in the 1940s by [[William Wing Young]], a [[Chinese Australian]] chef. It was designed to be a more substantial and affordable version of the traditional [[dim sum]] dishes, catering to the tastes and preferences of the [[Australian]] public. The dim sim quickly gained popularity and became a staple in [[Australian]] [[fast food]] culture.
-There are two main types of dim sims: steamed and fried. The steamed version is soft and moist, while the fried version has a crispy outer layer. Both versions are popular, and the choice between them often comes down to personal preference.
-==Serving==
+== Ingredients and Preparation ==
-Dim sims are commonly served with [[soy sauce]], [[vinegar]], or a [[chili sauce]] for dipping. They can be found in a variety of settings, from street food vendors to upscale restaurants, showcasing their versatility and widespread appeal.
-==Cultural Significance==
+Dim sims are typically made with a filling of [[minced meat]], usually [[pork]] or [[chicken]], mixed with [[cabbage]], [[onion]], and various [[seasonings]]. The filling is wrapped in a thick [[wheat flour]] [[dough]] and can be either [[steamed]] or [[deep-fried]].
-The dim sim holds a special place in Australian [[food culture]], representing the successful integration of Chinese culinary traditions into the Australian food scene. It is a symbol of multiculturalism and culinary innovation.
-==See Also==
+=== Steamed Dim Sim ===
+Steamed dim sims are cooked by placing them in a [[bamboo steamer]] or a [[metal steamer]] over boiling water. This method results in a soft and tender [[dumpling]] with a chewy [[dough]] exterior.
+=== Fried Dim Sim ===
+Fried dim sims are deep-fried in hot [[oil]] until the [[dough]] becomes crispy and golden brown. This method gives the dim sim a crunchy texture and enhances the flavors of the filling.
+== Cultural Significance ==
+The dim sim has become an iconic part of [[Australian]] [[cuisine]], often associated with [[takeaway food]] and [[sporting events]]. It is commonly served with [[soy sauce]] or [[sweet chili sauce]] as a dipping sauce. The dim sim is also a popular choice at [[barbecues]] and [[picnics]], reflecting its versatility and widespread appeal.
+== Related Pages ==
+* [[Dim sum]]
+* [[Chinese cuisine]]
+* [[Australian cuisine]]
 * [[Dumpling]]
-* [[Cantonese cuisine]]
-* [[Australian cuisine]]
-* [[Chinese cuisine]]
-[[Category:Chinese-Australian cuisine]]
+[[Category:Australian cuisine]]
-[[Category:Appetizers]]
+[[Category:Chinese cuisine]]
-[[Category:Snack foods]]
+[[Category:Dumplings]]
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